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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.56 and 61.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 202.56 and 61.86 is: 92.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 202.56 = 61.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/202.56 = 61.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 202.56 × 61.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 12,530.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,530.36/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.82

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