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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.10, 202.56 and 38.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.10, 202.56 and 38.86 is: 58.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.10 : 202.56 = 38.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.10/202.56 = 38.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.10x = 202.56 × 38.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.10x = 7,871.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,871.48/135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.26

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