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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 459.91, 689.66 and 135.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 459.91, 689.66 and 135.21 is: 202.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    459.91 : 689.66 = 135.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    459.91/689.66 = 135.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    459.91x = 689.66 × 135.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    459.91x = 93,248.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,248.93/459.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.75

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