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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 203.82 and 58.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 203.82 and 58.92 is: 88.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 203.82 = 58.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/203.82 = 58.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 203.82 × 58.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 12,009.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,009.07/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.35

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