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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 203.72 and 49.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 203.72 and 49.19 is: 73.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 203.72 = 49.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/203.72 = 49.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 203.72 × 49.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 10,019.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,019.72/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.73

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