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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.97, 203.80 and 70.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.97, 203.80 and 70.87 is: 106.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.97 : 203.80 = 70.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.97/203.80 = 70.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.97x = 203.80 × 70.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.97x = 14,443.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,443.31/135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.22

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