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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.21, 202.37 and 83.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.21, 202.37 and 83.68 is: 125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.21 : 202.37 = 83.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.21/202.37 = 83.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.21x = 202.37 × 83.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.21x = 16,933.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,933.40/135.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.23

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