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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.45, 203.43 and 128.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.45, 203.43 and 128.37 is: 192.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.45 : 203.43 = 128.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.45/203.43 = 128.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.45x = 203.43 × 128.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.45x = 26,114.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,114.31/135.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.80

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