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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.89, 203.62 and 58.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.89, 203.62 and 58.80 is: 88.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.89 : 203.62 = 58.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.89/203.62 = 58.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.89x = 203.62 × 58.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.89x = 11,972.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,972.86/135.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.11

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