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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.78, 202.81 and 135.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.78, 202.81 and 135.15 is: 201.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.78 : 202.81 = 135.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.78/202.81 = 135.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.78x = 202.81 × 135.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.78x = 27,409.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,409.77/135.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.87

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