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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.49, 203.25 and 70.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.49, 203.25 and 70.51 is: 105.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.49 : 203.25 = 70.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.49/203.25 = 70.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.49x = 203.25 × 70.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.49x = 14,331.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,331.16/135.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.77

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