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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.58, 203.42 and 109.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.58, 203.42 and 109.79 is: 164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.58 : 203.42 = 109.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.58/203.42 = 109.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.58x = 203.42 × 109.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.58x = 22,331.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,331.92/135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.72

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