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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 203.71 and 97.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 203.71 and 97.38 is: 145.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 203.71 = 97.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/203.71 = 97.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 203.71 × 97.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 19,837.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,837.28/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.97

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