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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 501.04, 751.54 and 135.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 501.04, 751.54 and 135.81 is: 203.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    501.04 : 751.54 = 135.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    501.04/751.54 = 135.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    501.04x = 751.54 × 135.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    501.04x = 102,069.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,069.92/501.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.72

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