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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.81, 203.82 and 99.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.81, 203.82 and 99.75 is: 149.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.81 : 203.82 = 99.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.81/203.82 = 99.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.81x = 203.82 × 99.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.81x = 20,331.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,331.05/135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.70

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