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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.18, 202.83 and 48.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.18, 202.83 and 48.53 is: 72.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.18 : 202.83 = 48.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.18/202.83 = 48.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.18x = 202.83 × 48.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.18x = 9,842.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,842.08/135.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.81

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