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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.69, 203.60 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.69, 203.60 and 86.93 is: 130.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.69 : 203.60 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.69/203.60 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.69x = 203.60 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.69x = 17,698.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,698.95/135.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.44

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