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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.48, 203.04 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.48, 203.04 and 71.40 is: 107.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.48 : 203.04 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.48/203.04 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.48x = 203.04 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.48x = 14,497.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,497.06/135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.01

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