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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.41, 203.12 and 48.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.41, 203.12 and 48.75 is: 73.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.41 : 203.12 = 48.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.41/203.12 = 48.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.41x = 203.12 × 48.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.41x = 9,902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,902.73/135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.13

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