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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 203.06 and 48.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 203.06 and 48.71 is: 73.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 203.06 = 48.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/203.06 = 48.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 203.06 × 48.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 9,891.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,891.11/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.06

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