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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.63, 203.44 and 39.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.63, 203.44 and 39.45 is: 59.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.63 : 203.44 = 39.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.63/203.44 = 39.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.63x = 203.44 × 39.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.63x = 8,025.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,025.71/135.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.17

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