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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.64, 203.44 and 38.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.64, 203.44 and 38.14 is: 57.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.64 : 203.44 = 38.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.64/203.44 = 38.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.64x = 203.44 × 38.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.64x = 7,759.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,759.20/135.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.20

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