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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.89, 202.20 and 135.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.89, 202.20 and 135.44 is: 201.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.89 : 202.20 = 135.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.89/202.20 = 135.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.89x = 202.20 × 135.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.89x = 27,384.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,384.96/135.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.53

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