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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.32, 202.92 and 48.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.32, 202.92 and 48.64 is: 72.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.32 : 202.92 = 48.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.32/202.92 = 48.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.32x = 202.92 × 48.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.32x = 9,870.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,870.03/135.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.94

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