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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.01, 202.54 and 38.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.01, 202.54 and 38.81 is: 58.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.01 : 202.54 = 38.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.01/202.54 = 38.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.01x = 202.54 × 38.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.01x = 7,861.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,861.13/135.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.23

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