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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.68, 203.16 and 95.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.68, 203.16 and 95.12 is: 142.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.68 : 203.16 = 95.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.68/203.16 = 95.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.68x = 203.16 × 95.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.68x = 19,324.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,324.58/135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.43

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