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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 202.98 and 63.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 202.98 and 63.21 is: 94.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 202.98 = 63.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/202.98 = 63.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 202.98 × 63.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 12,830.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,830.37/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.77

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