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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.45, 203.20 and 66.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.45, 203.20 and 66.80 is: 100.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.45 : 203.20 = 66.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.45/203.20 = 66.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.45x = 203.20 × 66.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.45x = 13,573.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,573.72/135.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.21

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