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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 202.72 and 63.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 202.72 and 63.20 is: 94.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 202.72 = 63.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/202.72 = 63.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 202.72 × 63.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 12,811.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,811.90/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.73

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