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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.17, 202.79 and 58.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.17, 202.79 and 58.20 is: 87.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.17 : 202.79 = 58.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.17/202.79 = 58.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.17x = 202.79 × 58.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.17x = 11,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,802.38/135.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.32

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