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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.48, 203.32 and 63.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.48, 203.32 and 63.40 is: 95.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.48 : 203.32 = 63.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.48/203.32 = 63.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.48x = 203.32 × 63.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.48x = 12,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,890.49/135.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.15

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