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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 203.35 and 50.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 203.35 and 50.06 is: 75.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 203.35 = 50.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/203.35 = 50.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 203.35 × 50.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 10,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,180.08/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.10

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