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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.15, 202.74 and 43.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.15, 202.74 and 43.85 is: 65.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.15 : 202.74 = 43.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.15/202.74 = 43.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.15x = 202.74 × 43.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.15x = 8,890.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,890.49/135.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.78

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