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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.48, 202.93 and 89.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.48, 202.93 and 89.71 is: 134.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.48 : 202.93 = 89.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.48/202.93 = 89.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.48x = 202.93 × 89.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.48x = 18,204.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,204.85/135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.37

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