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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 203.94 and 58.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 203.94 and 58.87 is: 88.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 203.94 = 58.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/203.94 = 58.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 203.94 × 58.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 12,005.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,005.95/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.33

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