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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.45, 202.86 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.45, 202.86 and 99.45 is: 148.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.45 : 202.86 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.45/202.86 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.45x = 202.86 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.45x = 20,174.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,174.43/135.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.94

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