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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.88, 203.58 and 67.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.88, 203.58 and 67.24 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.88 : 203.58 = 67.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.88/203.58 = 67.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.88x = 203.58 × 67.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.88x = 13,688.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,688.72/135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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