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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.13, 202.67 and 48.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.13, 202.67 and 48.46 is: 72.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.13 : 202.67 = 48.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.13/202.67 = 48.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.13x = 202.67 × 48.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.13x = 9,820.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,820.13/135.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.67

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