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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.88, 204.05 and 105.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.88, 204.05 and 105.71 is: 158.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.88 : 204.05 = 105.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.88/204.05 = 105.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.88x = 204.05 × 105.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.88x = 21,569.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,569.37/135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.74

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