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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.44, 203.17 and 39.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.44, 203.17 and 39.25 is: 58.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.44 : 203.17 = 39.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.44/203.17 = 39.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.44x = 203.17 × 39.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.44x = 7,974.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974.42/135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.88

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