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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.60, 202.95 and 130.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.60, 202.95 and 130.83 is: 195.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.60 : 202.95 = 130.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.60/202.95 = 130.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.60x = 202.95 × 130.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.60x = 26,551.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,551.95/135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.81

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