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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.26, 202.87 and 70.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.26, 202.87 and 70.25 is: 105.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.26 : 202.87 = 70.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.26/202.87 = 70.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.26x = 202.87 × 70.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.26x = 14,251.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,251.27/135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.37

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