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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.52, 203.44 and 99.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.52, 203.44 and 99.52 is: 149.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.52 : 203.44 = 99.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.52/203.44 = 99.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.52x = 203.44 × 99.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.52x = 20,246.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,246.35/135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.40

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