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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.36, 202.91 and 83.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.36, 202.91 and 83.34 is: 124.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.36 : 202.91 = 83.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.36/202.91 = 83.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.36x = 202.91 × 83.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.36x = 16,909.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,909.90/135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.92

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