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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.34, 203.02 and 66.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.34, 203.02 and 66.86 is: 100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.34 : 203.02 = 66.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.34/203.02 = 66.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.34x = 203.02 × 66.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.34x = 13,573.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,573.92/135.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.29

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