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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.61, 203.43 and 48.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.61, 203.43 and 48.96 is: 73.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.61 : 203.43 = 48.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.61/203.43 = 48.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.61x = 203.43 × 48.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.61x = 9,959.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,959.93/135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.45

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