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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.97, 204.16 and 84.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.97, 204.16 and 84.93 is: 127.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.97 : 204.16 = 84.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.97/204.16 = 84.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.97x = 204.16 × 84.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.97x = 17,339.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,339.99/135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.53

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