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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 204.03 and 105.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 204.03 and 105.81 is: 158.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 204.03 = 105.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/204.03 = 105.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 204.03 × 105.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 21,588.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,588.41/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.77

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