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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 203.16 and 105

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 203.16 and 105 is: 157.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 203.16 = 105 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/203.16 = 105/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 203.16 × 105
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 21,331.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,331.80/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.38

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