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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.84, 203.88 and 71.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.84, 203.88 and 71.76 is: 107.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 203.88 = 71.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/203.88 = 71.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 203.88 × 71.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 14,630.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,630.43/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.70

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