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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.64 and 83.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 202.64 and 83.66 is: 125.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 202.64 = 83.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/202.64 = 83.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 202.64 × 83.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 16,951.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,951.43/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.57

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