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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 203.10 and 71.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 203.10 and 71.28 is: 106.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 203.10 = 71.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/203.10 = 71.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 203.10 × 71.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 14,476.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,476.97/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.81

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