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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 203.86 and 71.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 203.86 and 71.88 is: 107.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 203.86 = 71.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/203.86 = 71.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 203.86 × 71.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 14,653.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,653.46/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.78

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