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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.62, 203.16 and 84.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.62, 203.16 and 84.14 is: 126.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.62 : 203.16 = 84.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.62/203.16 = 84.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.62x = 203.16 × 84.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.62x = 17,093.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,093.88/135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.04

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