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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 203.40 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 203.40 and 108.72 is: 162.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 203.40 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/203.40 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 203.40 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 22,113.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,113.65/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.72

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