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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.84, 203.63 and 101.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.84, 203.63 and 101.42 is: 152.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 203.63 = 101.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/203.63 = 101.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 203.63 × 101.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 20,650.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,650.63/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.02

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