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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.62, 203.49 and 84.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.62, 203.49 and 84.31 is: 126.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.62 : 203.49 = 84.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.62/203.49 = 84.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.62x = 203.49 × 84.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.62x = 17,156.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,156.46/135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.50

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