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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.74, 203.28 and 90.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.74, 203.28 and 90.05 is: 134.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.74 : 203.28 = 90.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.74/203.28 = 90.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.74x = 203.28 × 90.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.74x = 18,304.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,304.35/135.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.85

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