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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.83, 203.36 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.83, 203.36 and 92.44 is: 138.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.83 : 203.36 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.83/203.36 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.83x = 203.36 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.83x = 18,798.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,798.91/135.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.40

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