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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.52, 203.46 and 101.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.52, 203.46 and 101.50 is: 152.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.52 : 203.46 = 101.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.52/203.46 = 101.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.52x = 203.46 × 101.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.52x = 20,652.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,652.02/135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.39

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