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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.68, 203.13 and 89.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.68, 203.13 and 89.87 is: 134.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.68 : 203.13 = 89.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.68/203.13 = 89.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.68x = 203.13 × 89.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.68x = 18,254.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,254.28/135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.54

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