Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.59 and 49.50
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 135, 202.59 and 49.50 is: 74.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
135 : 202.59 = 49.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
135/202.59 = 49.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
135x = 202.59 × 49.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
135x = 10,028.21 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 10,028.21/135 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 74.28
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