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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 203.67 and 84.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 203.67 and 84.45 is: 126.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 203.67 = 84.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/203.67 = 84.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 203.67 × 84.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 17,199.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,199.93/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.51

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