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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.57, 203.36 and 32.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.57, 203.36 and 32.86 is: 49.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.57 : 203.36 = 32.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.57/203.36 = 32.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.57x = 203.36 × 32.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.57x = 6,681.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,681.27/135.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.28

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