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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.30, 202.74 and 83.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.30, 202.74 and 83.87 is: 125.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.30 : 202.74 = 83.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.30/202.74 = 83.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.30x = 202.74 × 83.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.30x = 17,003.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,003.24/135.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.67

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