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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.89, 689.94 and 135.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.89, 689.94 and 135.23 is: 202.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.89 : 689.94 = 135.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.89/689.94 = 135.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.89x = 689.94 × 135.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.89x = 93,300.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,300.59/459.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.88

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