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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 202.32 and 134.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 202.32 and 134.28 is: 199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 202.32 = 134.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/202.32 = 134.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 202.32 × 134.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 27,167.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,167.53/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.91

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