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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.55, 203.12 and 62.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.55, 203.12 and 62.38 is: 93.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.55 : 203.12 = 62.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.55/203.12 = 62.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.55x = 203.12 × 62.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.55x = 12,670.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,670.63/135.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.48

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