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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 203.14 and 48.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 203.14 and 48.74 is: 73.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 203.14 = 48.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/203.14 = 48.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 203.14 × 48.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 9,901.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,901.04/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.13

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