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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.08, 202.33 and 83.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.08, 202.33 and 83.74 is: 125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.08 : 202.33 = 83.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.08/202.33 = 83.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.08x = 202.33 × 83.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.08x = 16,942.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,942.61/135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.42

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