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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.53, 203.40 and 89.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.53, 203.40 and 89.90 is: 134.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.53 : 203.40 = 89.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.53/203.40 = 89.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.53x = 203.40 × 89.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.53x = 18,284.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,284.64/135.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.92

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