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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.45, 203.18 and 63.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.45, 203.18 and 63.45 is: 95.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.45 : 203.18 = 63.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.45/203.18 = 63.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.45x = 203.18 × 63.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.45x = 12,891.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,891.45/135.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.18

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