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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.70, 203.55 and 39.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.70, 203.55 and 39.50 is: 59.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.70 : 203.55 = 39.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.70/203.55 = 39.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.70x = 203.55 × 39.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.70x = 8,040.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,040.23/135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.25

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