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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.31, 202.87 and 43.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.31, 202.87 and 43.96 is: 65.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.31 : 202.87 = 43.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.31/202.87 = 43.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.31x = 202.87 × 43.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.31x = 8,917.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,917.04/135.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.90

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