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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.84, 202.68 and 132.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.84, 202.68 and 132.87 is: 198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 202.68 = 132.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/202.68 = 132.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 202.68 × 132.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 26,930.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,930.09/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.25

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