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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.93, 203.82 and 49.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.93, 203.82 and 49.25 is: 73.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.93 : 203.82 = 49.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.93/203.82 = 49.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.93x = 203.82 × 49.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.93x = 10,038.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,038.14/135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.85

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