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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.51, 202.94 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.51, 202.94 and 130.96 is: 196.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.51 : 202.94 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.51/202.94 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.51x = 202.94 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.51x = 26,577.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,577.02/135.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.13

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