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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.62, 203.47 and 50.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.62, 203.47 and 50.10 is: 75.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.62 : 203.47 = 50.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.62/203.47 = 50.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.62x = 203.47 × 50.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.62x = 10,193.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,193.85/135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.16

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