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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.70, 203.17 and 71.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.70, 203.17 and 71.44 is: 106.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.70 : 203.17 = 71.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.70/203.17 = 71.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.70x = 203.17 × 71.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.70x = 14,514.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,514.46/135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.96

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