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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.59, 203.41 and 39.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.59, 203.41 and 39.41 is: 59.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.59 : 203.41 = 39.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.59/203.41 = 39.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.59x = 203.41 × 39.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.59x = 8,016.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,016.39/135.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.12

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