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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.52 and 62.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 202.52 and 62.82 is: 94.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 202.52 = 62.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/202.52 = 62.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 202.52 × 62.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 12,722.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,722.31/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.24

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