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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.63, 203.44 and 50.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.63, 203.44 and 50.13 is: 75.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.63 : 203.44 = 50.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.63/203.44 = 50.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.63x = 203.44 × 50.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.63x = 10,198.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,198.45/135.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.19

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