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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 203.22 and 106.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 203.22 and 106.62 is: 159.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 203.22 = 106.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/203.22 = 106.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 203.22 × 106.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 21,667.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,667.32/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.65

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