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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.69, 203.13 and 99.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.69, 203.13 and 99.38 is: 148.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.69 : 203.13 = 99.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.69/203.13 = 99.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.69x = 203.13 × 99.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.69x = 20,186.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,186.04/135.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.77

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