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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 203.10 and 49.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 203.10 and 49.89 is: 74.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 203.10 = 49.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/203.10 = 49.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 203.10 × 49.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 10,132.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,132.66/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.84

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