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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.50, 202.26 and 108.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.50, 202.26 and 108.40 is: 161.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.50 : 202.26 = 108.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.50/202.26 = 108.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.50x = 202.26 × 108.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.50x = 21,924.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,924.98/135.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.81

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