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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.45, 203.36 and 70.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.45, 203.36 and 70.50 is: 105.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.45 : 203.36 = 70.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.45/203.36 = 70.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.45x = 203.36 × 70.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.45x = 14,336.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,336.88/135.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.85

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