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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.88, 203.87 and 62.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.88, 203.87 and 62.79 is: 94.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.88 : 203.87 = 62.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.88/203.87 = 62.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.88x = 203.87 × 62.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.88x = 12,801.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,801.54/135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.21

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