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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.14, 202.68 and 66.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.14, 202.68 and 66.65 is: 99.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.14 : 202.68 = 66.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.14/202.68 = 66.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.14x = 202.68 × 66.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.14x = 13,507.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,507.61/135.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.96

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