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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 203.54 and 39.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 203.54 and 39.50 is: 59.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 203.54 = 39.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/203.54 = 39.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 203.54 × 39.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 8,039.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,039.83/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.24

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