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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.73, 203.59 and 39.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.73, 203.59 and 39.54 is: 59.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.73 : 203.59 = 39.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.73/203.59 = 39.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.73x = 203.59 × 39.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.73x = 8,049.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,049.95/135.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.31

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