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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 203.62 and 63.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 203.62 and 63.62 is: 95.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 203.62 = 63.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/203.62 = 63.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 203.62 × 63.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 12,954.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,954.30/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.45

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