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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.23, 202.91 and 66.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.23, 202.91 and 66.78 is: 100.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.23 : 202.91 = 66.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.23/202.91 = 66.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.23x = 202.91 × 66.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.23x = 13,550.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,550.00/135.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.20

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