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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.75, 689.49 and 135.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.75, 689.49 and 135.04 is: 202.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.75 : 689.49 = 135.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.75/689.49 = 135.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.75x = 689.49 × 135.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.75x = 93,108.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,108.73/459.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.52

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