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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 203.99 and 135.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 203.99 and 135.41 is: 203.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 203.99 = 135.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/203.99 = 135.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 203.99 × 135.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 27,620.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,620.59/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.24

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