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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.51, 203.03 and 99.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.51, 203.03 and 99.51 is: 149.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.51 : 203.03 = 99.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.51/203.03 = 99.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.51x = 203.03 × 99.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.51x = 20,203.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,203.02/135.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.09

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