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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.99, 203.76 and 105.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.99, 203.76 and 105.62 is: 158.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.99 : 203.76 = 105.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.99/203.76 = 105.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.99x = 203.76 × 105.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.99x = 21,520.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,520.11/135.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.25

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