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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.17, 202.60 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.17, 202.60 and 66.74 is: 100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.17 : 202.60 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.17/202.60 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.17x = 202.60 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.17x = 13,520.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,520.88/135.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.03

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