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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.48, 203.40 and 94.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.48, 203.40 and 94.80 is: 142.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.48 : 203.40 = 94.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.48/203.40 = 94.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.48x = 203.40 × 94.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.48x = 19,282.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,282.32/135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.33

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