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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.31, 203.03 and 70.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.31, 203.03 and 70.28 is: 105.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.31 : 203.03 = 70.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.31/203.03 = 70.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.31x = 203.03 × 70.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.31x = 14,267.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,267.93/135.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.45

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