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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.27, 202.42 and 83.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.27, 202.42 and 83.92 is: 125.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.27 : 202.42 = 83.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.27/202.42 = 83.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.27x = 202.42 × 83.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.27x = 16,987.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,987.09/135.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.58

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