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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.51, 202.89 and 89.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.51, 202.89 and 89.76 is: 134.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.51 : 202.89 = 89.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.51/202.89 = 89.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.51x = 202.89 × 89.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.51x = 18,211.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,211.41/135.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.39

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