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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.83, 203.33 and 105.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.83, 203.33 and 105.26 is: 157.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.83 : 203.33 = 105.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.83/203.33 = 105.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.83x = 203.33 × 105.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.83x = 21,400.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,400.97/135.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.56

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