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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.45, 202.68 and 99.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.45, 202.68 and 99.27 is: 148.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.45 : 202.68 = 99.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.45/202.68 = 99.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.45x = 202.68 × 99.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.45x = 20,120.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,120.04/135.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.54

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