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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.49, 203.35 and 70.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.49, 203.35 and 70.52 is: 105.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.49 : 203.35 = 70.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.49/203.35 = 70.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.49x = 203.35 × 70.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.49x = 14,339.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,339.57/135.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.83

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