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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.58, 203.39 and 38.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.58, 203.39 and 38.08 is: 57.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.58 : 203.39 = 38.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.58/203.39 = 38.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.58x = 203.39 × 38.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.58x = 7,745.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,745.09/135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.13

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