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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.88, 203.27 and 99.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.88, 203.27 and 99.09 is: 148.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.88 : 203.27 = 99.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.88/203.27 = 99.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.88x = 203.27 × 99.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.88x = 20,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,142.02/135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.23

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