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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 204.16 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 204.16 and 89.13 is: 133.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 204.16 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/204.16 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 204.16 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 18,197.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,197.00/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.84

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