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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 204 and 90.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 204 and 90.27 is: 135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 204 = 90.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/204 = 90.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 204 × 90.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 18,415.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,415.08/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.50

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