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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.79, 203.31 and 90.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.79, 203.31 and 90.02 is: 134.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.79 : 203.31 = 90.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.79/203.31 = 90.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.79x = 203.31 × 90.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.79x = 18,301.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,301.97/135.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.78

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