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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.81, 203.72 and 133.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.81, 203.72 and 133.52 is: 200.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.81 : 203.72 = 133.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.81/203.72 = 133.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.81x = 203.72 × 133.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.81x = 27,199.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,199.01/135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.27

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