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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.81, 203.75 and 39.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.81, 203.75 and 39.63 is: 59.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.81 : 203.75 = 39.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.81/203.75 = 39.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.81x = 203.75 × 39.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.81x = 8,074.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,074.61/135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.46

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