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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.70, 203.85 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.70, 203.85 and 132.10 is: 198.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.70 : 203.85 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.70/203.85 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.70x = 203.85 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.70x = 26,928.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,928.59/135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.44

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