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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.27, 202.91 and 66.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.27, 202.91 and 66.87 is: 100.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.27 : 202.91 = 66.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.27/202.91 = 66.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.27x = 202.91 × 66.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.27x = 13,568.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,568.26/135.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.31

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