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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.45, 202.87 and 104.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.45, 202.87 and 104.77 is: 156.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.45 : 202.87 = 104.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.45/202.87 = 104.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.45x = 202.87 × 104.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.45x = 21,254.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,254.69/135.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.92

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