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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.23, 203.03 and 135.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.23, 203.03 and 135.10 is: 201.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.23 : 203.03 = 135.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.23/203.03 = 135.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.23x = 203.03 × 135.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.23x = 27,429.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,429.18/136.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.34

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