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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.20, 202.71 and 58.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.20, 202.71 and 58.13 is: 87.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.20 : 202.71 = 58.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.20/202.71 = 58.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.20x = 202.71 × 58.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.20x = 11,782.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,782.64/135.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.15

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