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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 204.36 and 88.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 204.36 and 88.20 is: 132.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 204.36 = 88.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/204.36 = 88.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 204.36 × 88.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 18,024.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,024.55/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.57

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