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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 203.28 and 108.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 203.28 and 108.24 is: 162.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 203.28 = 108.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/203.28 = 108.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 203.28 × 108.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 22,003.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,003.03/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.12

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