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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.18, 202.66 and 49.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.18, 202.66 and 49.62 is: 74.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.18 : 202.66 = 49.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.18/202.66 = 49.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.18x = 202.66 × 49.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.18x = 10,054.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,054.98/135.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.38

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