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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.62, 203.46 and 62.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.62, 203.46 and 62.47 is: 93.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.62 : 203.46 = 62.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.62/203.46 = 62.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.62x = 203.46 × 62.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.62x = 12,710.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,710.52/135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.72

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