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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.37, 202.96 and 66.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.37, 202.96 and 66.85 is: 100.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.37 : 202.96 = 66.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.37/202.96 = 66.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.37x = 202.96 × 66.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.37x = 13,567.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,567.88/135.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.23

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