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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.59, 203.36 and 58.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.59, 203.36 and 58.54 is: 87.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.59 : 203.36 = 58.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.59/203.36 = 58.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.59x = 203.36 × 58.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.59x = 11,904.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,904.69/135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.80

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