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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.23, 202.89 and 48.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.23, 202.89 and 48.59 is: 72.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.23 : 202.89 = 48.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.23/202.89 = 48.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.23x = 202.89 × 48.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.23x = 9,857.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,857.41/135.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.89

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