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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.48, 202.79 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.48, 202.79 and 104.96 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.48 : 202.79 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.48/202.79 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.48x = 202.79 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.48x = 21,284.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,284.84/135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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