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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.70, 203.85 and 99.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.70, 203.85 and 99.86 is: 150.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.70 : 203.85 = 99.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.70/203.85 = 99.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.70x = 203.85 × 99.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.70x = 20,355.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,355.44/135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.01

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