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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.60, 203.02 and 105.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.60, 203.02 and 105.14 is: 157.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.60 : 203.02 = 105.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.60/203.02 = 105.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.60x = 203.02 × 105.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.60x = 21,345.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,345.52/135.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.42

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