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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 203.37 and 70.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 203.37 and 70.59 is: 105.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 203.37 = 70.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/203.37 = 70.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 203.37 × 70.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 14,355.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,355.89/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.90

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