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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 203.98 and 39.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 203.98 and 39.80 is: 59.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 203.98 = 39.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/203.98 = 39.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 203.98 × 39.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 8,117.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,117.74/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.70

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