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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.80, 203.43 and 86.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.80, 203.43 and 86.93 is: 130.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.80 : 203.43 = 86.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.80/203.43 = 86.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.80x = 203.43 × 86.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.80x = 17,684.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,684.17/135.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.22

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