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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 203.85 and 95.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 203.85 and 95.34 is: 143.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 203.85 = 95.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/203.85 = 95.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 203.85 × 95.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 19,435.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,435.06/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.01

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