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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.68, 203.20 and 71.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.68, 203.20 and 71.36 is: 106.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.68 : 203.20 = 71.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.68/203.20 = 71.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.68x = 203.20 × 71.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.68x = 14,500.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,500.35/135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.87

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