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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.25, 202.85 and 43.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.25, 202.85 and 43.95 is: 65.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.25 : 202.85 = 43.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.25/202.85 = 43.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.25x = 202.85 × 43.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.25x = 8,915.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,915.04/135.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.92

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