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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.87, 204.03 and 101.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.87, 204.03 and 101.85 is: 152.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.87 : 204.03 = 101.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.87/204.03 = 101.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.87x = 204.03 × 101.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.87x = 20,780.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,780.46/135.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.94

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