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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.77, 203.65 and 99.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.77, 203.65 and 99.59 is: 149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.77 : 203.65 = 99.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.77/203.65 = 99.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.77x = 203.65 × 99.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.77x = 20,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,280.24/135.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.38

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