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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.84, 203.92 and 63.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.84, 203.92 and 63.86 is: 95.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 203.92 = 63.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/203.92 = 63.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 203.92 × 63.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 13,021.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,021.15/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.85

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