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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.47, 202.95 and 105.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.47, 202.95 and 105.02 is: 157.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.47 : 202.95 = 105.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.47/202.95 = 105.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.47x = 202.95 × 105.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.47x = 21,312.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,312.79/135.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.33

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