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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.59, 202.93 and 84.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.59, 202.93 and 84.05 is: 125.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.59 : 202.93 = 84.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.59/202.93 = 84.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.59x = 202.93 × 84.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.59x = 17,056.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,056.56/135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.80

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