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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.28, 202.98 and 83.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.28, 202.98 and 83.92 is: 125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.28 : 202.98 = 83.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.28/202.98 = 83.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.28x = 202.98 × 83.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.28x = 17,034.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,034.08/135.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.92

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