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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.79, 203.07 and 101.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.79, 203.07 and 101.58 is: 151.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.79 : 203.07 = 101.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.79/203.07 = 101.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.79x = 203.07 × 101.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.79x = 20,627.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,627.85/135.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.91

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