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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.13, 202.68 and 43.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.13, 202.68 and 43.83 is: 65.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.13 : 202.68 = 43.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.13/202.68 = 43.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.13x = 202.68 × 43.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.13x = 8,883.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,883.06/135.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.74

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