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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.58, 203.05 and 104.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.58, 203.05 and 104.89 is: 157.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.58 : 203.05 = 104.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.58/203.05 = 104.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.58x = 203.05 × 104.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.58x = 21,297.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,297.91/135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.09

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