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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.01, 202.47 and 48.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.01, 202.47 and 48.34 is: 72.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.01 : 202.47 = 48.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.01/202.47 = 48.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.01x = 202.47 × 48.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.01x = 9,787.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,787.40/135.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.49

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