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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.99, 203.90 and 101.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.99, 203.90 and 101.48 is: 152.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.99 : 203.90 = 101.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.99/203.90 = 101.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.99x = 203.90 × 101.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.99x = 20,690.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,690.25/135.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.15

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