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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.79, 203.73 and 62.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.79, 203.73 and 62.70 is: 94.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.79 : 203.73 = 62.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.79/203.73 = 62.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.79x = 203.73 × 62.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.79x = 12,773.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,773.61/135.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.07

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