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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.62, 203.49 and 63.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.62, 203.49 and 63.48 is: 95.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.62 : 203.49 = 63.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.62/203.49 = 63.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.62x = 203.49 × 63.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.62x = 12,917.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,917.55/135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.25

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