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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.63, 203.29 and 84.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.63, 203.29 and 84.29 is: 126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.63 : 203.29 = 84.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.63/203.29 = 84.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.63x = 203.29 × 84.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.63x = 17,134.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,134.09/135.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.33

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