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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.73, 203.63 and 81.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.73, 203.63 and 81.96 is: 122.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.73 : 203.63 = 81.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.73/203.63 = 81.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.73x = 203.63 × 81.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.73x = 16,689.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,689.51/135.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.96

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