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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 203.98 and 75.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 203.98 and 75.16 is: 112.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 203.98 = 75.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/203.98 = 75.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 203.98 × 75.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 15,330.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,330.95/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.81

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