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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 204.22 and 87.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 204.22 and 87.33 is: 131.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 204.22 = 87.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/204.22 = 87.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 204.22 × 87.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 17,834.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,834.26/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.15

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