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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.99, 204.17 and 71.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.99, 204.17 and 71.04 is: 106.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.99 : 204.17 = 71.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.99/204.17 = 71.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.99x = 204.17 × 71.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.99x = 14,503.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,503.88/135.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.65

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