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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.86, 203.72 and 67.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.86, 203.72 and 67.25 is: 100.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.86 : 203.72 = 67.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.86/203.72 = 67.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.86x = 203.72 × 67.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.86x = 13,700.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,700.34/135.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.85

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