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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.94, 204.09 and 130.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.94, 204.09 and 130.15 is: 195.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.94 : 204.09 = 130.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.94/204.09 = 130.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.94x = 204.09 × 130.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.94x = 26,562.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,562.31/135.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.40

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