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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.87, 203.45 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.87, 203.45 and 90.08 is: 134.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.87 : 203.45 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.87/203.45 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.87x = 203.45 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.87x = 18,325.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,325.31/135.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.88

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