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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.85, 203.46 and 132.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.85, 203.46 and 132.07 is: 197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.85 : 203.46 = 132.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.85/203.46 = 132.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.85x = 203.46 × 132.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.85x = 26,870.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,870.96/135.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.80

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