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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 460.10, 690.06 and 135.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 460.10, 690.06 and 135.40 is: 203.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    460.10 : 690.06 = 135.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    460.10/690.06 = 135.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    460.10x = 690.06 × 135.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    460.10x = 93,434.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 93,434.12/460.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.07

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