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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 203.95 and 134.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 203.95 and 134.88 is: 202.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 203.95 = 134.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/203.95 = 134.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 203.95 × 134.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 27,508.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,508.78/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.42

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