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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.06, 202.45 and 83.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.06, 202.45 and 83.56 is: 125.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.06 : 202.45 = 83.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.06/202.45 = 83.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.06x = 202.45 × 83.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.06x = 16,916.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,916.72/135.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.25

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