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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.26, 202.88 and 58.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.26, 202.88 and 58.24 is: 87.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.26 : 202.88 = 58.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.26/202.88 = 58.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.26x = 202.88 × 58.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.26x = 11,815.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,815.73/135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.36

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