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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.80, 203.40 and 71.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.80, 203.40 and 71.60 is: 107.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.80 : 203.40 = 71.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.80/203.40 = 71.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.80x = 203.40 × 71.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.80x = 14,563.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,563.44/135.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.24

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