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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.12, 202.63 and 48.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.12, 202.63 and 48.44 is: 72.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.12 : 202.63 = 48.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.12/202.63 = 48.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.12x = 202.63 × 48.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.12x = 9,814.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,814.38/135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.63

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