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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.75, 203.74 and 84.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.75, 203.74 and 84.44 is: 126.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.75 : 203.74 = 84.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.75/203.74 = 84.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.75x = 203.74 × 84.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.75x = 17,203.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,203.81/135.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.73

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