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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.46, 203.14 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.46, 203.14 and 94.86 is: 142.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.46 : 203.14 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.46/203.14 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.46x = 203.14 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.46x = 19,269.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,269.86/135.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.25

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