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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 203.37 and 99.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 203.37 and 99.78 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 203.37 = 99.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/203.37 = 99.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 203.37 × 99.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 20,292.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,292.26/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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