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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.67, 203.50 and 38.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.67, 203.50 and 38.17 is: 57.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.67 : 203.50 = 38.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.67/203.50 = 38.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.67x = 203.50 × 38.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.67x = 7,766.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,766.99/135.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.25

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