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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.52 and 49.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 202.52 and 49.52 is: 74.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 202.52 = 49.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/202.52 = 49.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 202.52 × 49.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 10,028.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,028.79/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.29

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