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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.49, 203.22 and 108.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.49, 203.22 and 108.60 is: 162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.49 : 203.22 = 108.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.49/203.22 = 108.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.49x = 203.22 × 108.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.49x = 22,069.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,069.69/135.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.89

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