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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.46, 202.88 and 89.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.46, 202.88 and 89.75 is: 134.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.46 : 202.88 = 89.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.46/202.88 = 89.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.46x = 202.88 × 89.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.46x = 18,208.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,208.48/135.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.42

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