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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 202.58 and 83.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 202.58 and 83.73 is: 125.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 202.58 = 83.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/202.58 = 83.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 202.58 × 83.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 16,962.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,962.02/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.42

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