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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.94, 203.60 and 134.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.94, 203.60 and 134.32 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.94 : 203.60 = 134.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.94/203.60 = 134.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.94x = 203.60 × 134.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.94x = 27,347.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,347.55/135.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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