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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.50, 203.40 and 108.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.50, 203.40 and 108.47 is: 162.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.50 : 203.40 = 108.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.50/203.40 = 108.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.50x = 203.40 × 108.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.50x = 22,061.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,061.78/135.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.82

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