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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 203.72 and 90.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 203.72 and 90.34 is: 135.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 203.72 = 90.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/203.72 = 90.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 203.72 × 90.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 18,404.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,404.06/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.34

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