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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.22, 202.83 and 39.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.22, 202.83 and 39.04 is: 58.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.22 : 202.83 = 39.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.22/202.83 = 39.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.22x = 202.83 × 39.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.22x = 7,918.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,918.48/135.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.56

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