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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.38, 202.95 and 44.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.38, 202.95 and 44.03 is: 66.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.38 : 202.95 = 44.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.38/202.95 = 44.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.38x = 202.95 × 44.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.38x = 8,936.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,936.86/135.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.01

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