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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.30, 202.63 and 83.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.30, 202.63 and 83.79 is: 125.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.30 : 202.63 = 83.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.30/202.63 = 83.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.30x = 202.63 × 83.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.30x = 16,976.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,976.94/135.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.48

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