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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.86, 203.53 and 108.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.86, 203.53 and 108.73 is: 162.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.86 : 203.53 = 108.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.86/203.53 = 108.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.86x = 203.53 × 108.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.86x = 22,129.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,129.82/135.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.89

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