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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 203.87 and 39.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 203.87 and 39.71 is: 59.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 203.87 = 39.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/203.87 = 39.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 203.87 × 39.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 8,095.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,095.99/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.57

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