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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 203.11 and 44.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 203.11 and 44.08 is: 66.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 203.11 = 44.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/203.11 = 44.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 203.11 × 44.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 8,953.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,953.09/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.13

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