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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.80, 203.55 and 62.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.80, 203.55 and 62.72 is: 94.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.80 : 203.55 = 62.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.80/203.55 = 62.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.80x = 203.55 × 62.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.80x = 12,766.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,766.66/135.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.01

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