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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.83, 203.84 and 103.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.83, 203.84 and 103.37 is: 155.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.83 : 203.84 = 103.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.83/203.84 = 103.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.83x = 203.84 × 103.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.83x = 21,071.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,071.71/135.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.13

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