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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.75, 203.67 and 131.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.75, 203.67 and 131.70 is: 197.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.75 : 203.67 = 131.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.75/203.67 = 131.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.75x = 203.67 × 131.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.75x = 26,823.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,823.34/135.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.59

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