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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.25, 202.84 and 58.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.25, 202.84 and 58.30 is: 87.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.25 : 202.84 = 58.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.25/202.84 = 58.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.25x = 202.84 × 58.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.25x = 11,824.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,824.92/135.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.43

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