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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.05, 202.58 and 43.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.05, 202.58 and 43.72 is: 65.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.05 : 202.58 = 43.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.05/202.58 = 43.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.05x = 202.58 × 43.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.05x = 8,855.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,855.57/135.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.57

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