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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.59, 203.34 and 62.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.59, 203.34 and 62.48 is: 93.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.59 : 203.34 = 62.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.59/203.34 = 62.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.59x = 203.34 × 62.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.59x = 12,704.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,704.68/135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.70

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