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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.27, 202.61 and 83.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.27, 202.61 and 83.93 is: 125.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.27 : 202.61 = 83.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.27/202.61 = 83.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.27x = 202.61 × 83.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.27x = 17,005.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,005.06/135.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.71

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