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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.26, 202.86 and 83.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.26, 202.86 and 83.90 is: 125.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.26 : 202.86 = 83.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.26/202.86 = 83.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.26x = 202.86 × 83.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.26x = 17,019.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,019.95/135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.83

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