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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.95, 205.18 and 135.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.95, 205.18 and 135.95 is: 205.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.95 : 205.18 = 135.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.95/205.18 = 135.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.95x = 205.18 × 135.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.95x = 27,892.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,892.86/135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.18

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