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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.66, 203.40 and 90.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.66, 203.40 and 90.03 is: 134.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.66 : 203.40 = 90.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.66/203.40 = 90.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.66x = 203.40 × 90.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.66x = 18,312.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,312.10/135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.99

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