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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.94, 203.90 and 49.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.94, 203.90 and 49.23 is: 73.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.94 : 203.90 = 49.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.94/203.90 = 49.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.94x = 203.90 × 49.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.94x = 10,038.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,038.81/135.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.85

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