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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.99, 202.49 and 43.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.99, 202.49 and 43.66 is: 65.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.99 : 202.49 = 43.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.99/202.49 = 43.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.99x = 202.49 × 43.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.99x = 8,840.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,840.32/134.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.49

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