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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.99, 203.54 and 84.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.99, 203.54 and 84.39 is: 126.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.99 : 203.54 = 84.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.99/203.54 = 84.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.99x = 203.54 × 84.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.99x = 17,176.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,176.32/135.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.31

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