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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.66, 203.39 and 84.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.66, 203.39 and 84.23 is: 126.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.66 : 203.39 = 84.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.66/203.39 = 84.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.66x = 203.39 × 84.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.66x = 17,131.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,131.54/135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.28

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