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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.37, 203.13 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.37, 203.13 and 66.96 is: 100.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.37 : 203.13 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.37/203.13 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.37x = 203.13 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.37x = 13,601.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,601.77/135.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.48

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