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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.66, 203.18 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.66, 203.18 and 99.50 is: 149.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.66 : 203.18 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.66/203.18 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.66x = 203.18 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.66x = 20,216.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,216.41/135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.02

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