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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.14, 202.41 and 70.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.14, 202.41 and 70.88 is: 106.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.14 : 202.41 = 70.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.14/202.41 = 70.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.14x = 202.41 × 70.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.14x = 14,345.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,345.81/135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.16

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