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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 202.88 and 66.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 202.88 and 66.78 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 202.88 = 66.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/202.88 = 66.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 202.88 × 66.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 13,548.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,548.33/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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