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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.74, 204.05 and 87.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.74, 204.05 and 87.95 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.74 : 204.05 = 87.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.74/204.05 = 87.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.74x = 204.05 × 87.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.74x = 17,946.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,946.93/135.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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