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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 203.43 and 63.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 203.43 and 63.43 is: 95.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 203.43 = 63.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/203.43 = 63.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 203.43 × 63.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 12,903.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,903.29/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.18

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