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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.61, 203.23 and 62.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.61, 203.23 and 62.49 is: 93.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.61 : 203.23 = 62.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.61/203.23 = 62.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.61x = 203.23 × 62.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.61x = 12,699.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,699.84/135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.65

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