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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.86, 203.63 and 67.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.86, 203.63 and 67.23 is: 100.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.86 : 203.63 = 67.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.86/203.63 = 67.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.86x = 203.63 × 67.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.86x = 13,689.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,689.71/135.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.77

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