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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.40, 202.96 and 71.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.40, 202.96 and 71.16 is: 106.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.40 : 202.96 = 71.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.40/202.96 = 71.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.40x = 202.96 × 71.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.40x = 14,442.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,442.63/135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.67

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