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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.99, 203.95 and 49.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.99, 203.95 and 49.31 is: 73.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.99 : 203.95 = 49.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.99/203.95 = 49.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.99x = 203.95 × 49.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.99x = 10,056.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,056.77/135.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.95

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