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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.02, 202.47 and 83.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.02, 202.47 and 83.58 is: 125.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.02 : 202.47 = 83.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.02/202.47 = 83.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.02x = 202.47 × 83.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.02x = 16,922.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,922.44/135.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.34

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