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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.21, 202.86 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.21, 202.86 and 66.76 is: 100.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.21 : 202.86 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.21/202.86 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.21x = 202.86 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.21x = 13,542.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,542.93/135.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.16

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