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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.85, 203.81 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.85, 203.81 and 135.23 is: 201.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.85 : 203.81 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.85/203.81 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.85x = 203.81 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.85x = 27,559.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,559.53/136.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.39

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