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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.83, 203.54 and 101.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.83, 203.54 and 101.57 is: 152.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.83 : 203.54 = 101.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.83/203.54 = 101.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.83x = 203.54 × 101.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.83x = 20,673.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,673.89/135.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.21

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