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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.80, 203.59 and 101.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.80, 203.59 and 101.44 is: 152.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.80 : 203.59 = 101.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.80/203.59 = 101.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.80x = 203.59 × 101.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.80x = 20,652.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,652.17/135.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.08

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