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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.03, 202.61 and 57.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.03, 202.61 and 57.98 is: 86.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.03 : 202.61 = 57.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.03/202.61 = 57.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.03x = 202.61 × 57.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.03x = 11,746.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,746.02/135.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.99

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