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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.41 and 43.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 202.41 and 43.70 is: 65.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 202.41 = 43.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/202.41 = 43.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 202.41 × 43.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 8,844.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,844.30/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.51

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