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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.97, 203.96 and 38.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.97, 203.96 and 38.47 is: 57.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.97 : 203.96 = 38.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.97/203.96 = 38.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.97x = 203.96 × 38.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.97x = 7,846.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,846.88/135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.71

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