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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.41, 202.97 and 44.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.41, 202.97 and 44.08 is: 66.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.41 : 202.97 = 44.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.41/202.97 = 44.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.41x = 202.97 × 44.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.41x = 8,946.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,946.52/135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.07

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