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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 203.72 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 203.72 and 71.64 is: 107.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 203.72 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/203.72 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 203.72 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 14,594.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,594.50/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.53

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