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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.53, 203.16 and 70.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.53, 203.16 and 70.49 is: 105.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.53 : 203.16 = 70.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.53/203.16 = 70.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.53x = 203.16 × 70.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.53x = 14,320.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,320.06/135.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.66

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