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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.69, 203.14 and 101.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.69, 203.14 and 101.60 is: 152.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.69 : 203.14 = 101.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.69/203.14 = 101.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.69x = 203.14 × 101.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.69x = 20,639.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,639.02/135.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.10

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