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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.71, 203.52 and 67.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.71, 203.52 and 67.16 is: 100.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.71 : 203.52 = 67.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.71/203.52 = 67.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.71x = 203.52 × 67.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.71x = 13,668.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,668.40/135.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.72

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