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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 203.18 and 108.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 203.18 and 108.59 is: 162.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 203.18 = 108.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/203.18 = 108.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 203.18 × 108.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 22,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,061.76/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.55

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