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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.97, 204.10 and 87.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.97, 204.10 and 87.35 is: 131.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.97 : 204.10 = 87.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.97/204.10 = 87.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.97x = 204.10 × 87.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.97x = 17,826.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,826.90/135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.11

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