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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.77, 203.58 and 84.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.77, 203.58 and 84.33 is: 126.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.77 : 203.58 = 84.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.77/203.58 = 84.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.77x = 203.58 × 84.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.77x = 17,167.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,167.90/135.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.45

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