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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 203.04 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 203.04 and 108.72 is: 162.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 203.04 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/203.04 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 203.04 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 22,074.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,074.51/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.65

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