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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.48, 202.72 and 95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.48, 202.72 and 95 is: 142.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.48 : 202.72 = 95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.48/202.72 = 95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.48x = 202.72 × 95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.48x = 19,258.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,258.40/135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.15

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