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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.81, 203.73 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.81, 203.73 and 90.24 is: 135.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.81 : 203.73 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.81/203.73 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.81x = 203.73 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.81x = 18,384.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,384.60/135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.37

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