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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.82, 203.52 and 63.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.82, 203.52 and 63.58 is: 95.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.82 : 203.52 = 63.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.82/203.52 = 63.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.82x = 203.52 × 63.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.82x = 12,939.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,939.80/135.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.27

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