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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.79, 202.35 and 131.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.79, 202.35 and 131.89 is: 196.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.79 : 202.35 = 131.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.79/202.35 = 131.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.79x = 202.35 × 131.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.79x = 26,688.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,688.27/135.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.54

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