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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.43, 202.86 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.43, 202.86 and 66.74 is: 99.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.43 : 202.86 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.43/202.86 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.43x = 202.86 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.43x = 13,537.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,537.86/135.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.96

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