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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.69, 203.54 and 38.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.69, 203.54 and 38.20 is: 57.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.69 : 203.54 = 38.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.69/203.54 = 38.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.69x = 203.54 × 38.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.69x = 7,774.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,774.21/135.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.29

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