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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.75, 203.70 and 134.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.75, 203.70 and 134.73 is: 202.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.75 : 203.70 = 134.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.75/203.70 = 134.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.75x = 203.70 × 134.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.75x = 27,444.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,444.50/135.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.17

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