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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.78, 203.68 and 39.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.78, 203.68 and 39.60 is: 59.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.78 : 203.68 = 39.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.78/203.68 = 39.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.78x = 203.68 × 39.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.78x = 8,064.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,064.71/135.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.40

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