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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.49, 202.79 and 83.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.49, 202.79 and 83.89 is: 125.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.49 : 202.79 = 83.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.49/202.79 = 83.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.49x = 202.79 × 83.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.49x = 17,012.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,012.05/135.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.56

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