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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.70, 203.42 and 49.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.70, 203.42 and 49.01 is: 73.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.70 : 203.42 = 49.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.70/203.42 = 49.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.70x = 203.42 × 49.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.70x = 9,969.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,969.84/135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.47

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