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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.40, 203.12 and 66.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.40, 203.12 and 66.92 is: 100.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.40 : 203.12 = 66.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.40/203.12 = 66.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.40x = 203.12 × 66.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.40x = 13,593.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,593.22/135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.40

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