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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 202.87 and 43.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 202.87 and 43.94 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 202.87 = 43.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/202.87 = 43.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 202.87 × 43.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 8,914.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,914.11/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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