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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 202.42 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 202.42 and 131.13 is: 195.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 202.42 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/202.42 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 202.42 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 26,543.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,543.33/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.29

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