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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.57, 202.95 and 89.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.57, 202.95 and 89.78 is: 134.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.57 : 202.95 = 89.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.57/202.95 = 89.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.57x = 202.95 × 89.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.57x = 18,219.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,219.84/135.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.39

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