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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.93, 203.75 and 75.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.93, 203.75 and 75.09 is: 112.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.93 : 203.75 = 75.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.93/203.75 = 75.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.93x = 203.75 × 75.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.93x = 15,299.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,299.21/135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.55

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