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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.51, 203.40 and 94.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.51, 203.40 and 94.53 is: 141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.51 : 203.40 = 94.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.51/203.40 = 94.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.51x = 203.40 × 94.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.51x = 19,227.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,227.40/135.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.89

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