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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 202.78 and 71.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 202.78 and 71.13 is: 106.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 202.78 = 71.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/202.78 = 71.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 202.78 × 71.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 14,423.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,423.74/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.53

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