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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 204.04 and 71.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 204.04 and 71.84 is: 107.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 204.04 = 71.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/204.04 = 71.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 204.04 × 71.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 14,658.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,658.23/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.80

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