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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.66, 203.12 and 71.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.66, 203.12 and 71.40 is: 106.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.66 : 203.12 = 71.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.66/203.12 = 71.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.66x = 203.12 × 71.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.66x = 14,502.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,502.77/135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.91

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