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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 203.87 and 75.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 203.87 and 75.02 is: 112.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 203.87 = 75.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/203.87 = 75.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 203.87 × 75.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 15,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,293.50/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.52

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