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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.61, 203.37 and 87.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.61, 203.37 and 87.46 is: 131.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.61 : 203.37 = 87.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.61/203.37 = 87.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.61x = 203.37 × 87.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.61x = 17,786.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,786.74/135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.16

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