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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.71, 689.67 and 135.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.71, 689.67 and 135.08 is: 202.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.71 : 689.67 = 135.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.71/689.67 = 135.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.71x = 689.67 × 135.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.71x = 93,160.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,160.62/459.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.65

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