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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 204.74 and 129.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 204.74 and 129.96 is: 195.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 204.74 = 129.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/204.74 = 129.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 204.74 × 129.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 26,608.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,608.01/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.79

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