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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.81, 205.27 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.81, 205.27 and 135.81 is: 205.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.81 : 205.27 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.81/205.27 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.81x = 205.27 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.81x = 27,877.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,877.38/135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.27

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