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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 203.86 and 92.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 203.86 and 92.52 is: 138.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 203.86 = 92.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/203.86 = 92.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 203.86 × 92.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 18,861.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,861.13/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.71

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