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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.25, 202.80 and 48.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.25, 202.80 and 48.55 is: 72.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.25 : 202.80 = 48.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.25/202.80 = 48.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.25x = 202.80 × 48.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.25x = 9,844.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,844.93/135.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.79

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