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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.46, 202.69 and 131.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.46, 202.69 and 131.50 is: 196.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.46 : 202.69 = 131.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.46/202.69 = 131.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.46x = 202.69 × 131.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.46x = 26,653.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,653.74/135.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.76

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