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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.86, 203.43 and 97.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.86, 203.43 and 97.22 is: 145.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.86 : 203.43 = 97.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.86/203.43 = 97.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.86x = 203.43 × 97.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.86x = 19,777.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,777.46/135.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.57

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