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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.68, 202.17 and 131.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.68, 202.17 and 131.32 is: 195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.68 : 202.17 = 131.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.68/202.17 = 131.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.68x = 202.17 × 131.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.68x = 26,548.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,548.96/135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.67

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