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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.74, 689.54 and 135.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.74, 689.54 and 135.02 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.74 : 689.54 = 135.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.74/689.54 = 135.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.74x = 689.54 × 135.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.74x = 93,101.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,101.69/459.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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