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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.17, 202.64 and 66.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.17, 202.64 and 66.59 is: 99.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.17 : 202.64 = 66.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.17/202.64 = 66.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.17x = 202.64 × 66.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.17x = 13,493.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,493.21/135.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.82

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