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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.63, 203.42 and 48.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.63, 203.42 and 48.95 is: 73.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.63 : 203.42 = 48.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.63/203.42 = 48.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.63x = 203.42 × 48.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.63x = 9,956.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,956.27/135.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.41

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