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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.29, 202.93 and 39.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.29, 202.93 and 39.10 is: 58.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.29 : 202.93 = 39.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.29/202.93 = 39.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.29x = 202.93 × 39.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.29x = 7,933.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,933.86/135.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.65

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