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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.15, 202.68 and 43.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.15, 202.68 and 43.83 is: 65.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.15 : 202.68 = 43.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.15/202.68 = 43.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.15x = 202.68 × 43.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.15x = 8,882.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,882.79/135.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.72

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