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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.35, 202.94 and 48.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.35, 202.94 and 48.63 is: 72.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.35 : 202.94 = 48.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.35/202.94 = 48.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.35x = 202.94 × 48.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.35x = 9,868.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,868.73/135.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.92

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