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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.27, 203.18 and 83.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.27, 203.18 and 83.97 is: 126.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.27 : 203.18 = 83.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.27/203.18 = 83.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.27x = 203.18 × 83.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.27x = 17,060.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,060.60/135.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.12

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