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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.44, 203.26 and 84.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.44, 203.26 and 84.20 is: 126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.44 : 203.26 = 84.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.44/203.26 = 84.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.44x = 203.26 × 84.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.44x = 17,114.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,114.49/135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.36

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