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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.97, 203.71 and 90.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.97, 203.71 and 90.29 is: 135.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.97 : 203.71 = 90.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.97/203.71 = 90.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.97x = 203.71 × 90.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.97x = 18,392.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,392.98/135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.27

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