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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.73, 203.64 and 49.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.73, 203.64 and 49.08 is: 73.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.73 : 203.64 = 49.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.73/203.64 = 49.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.73x = 203.64 × 49.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.73x = 9,994.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,994.65/135.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.64

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