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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.45, 203.19 and 44.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.45, 203.19 and 44.13 is: 66.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.45 : 203.19 = 44.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.45/203.19 = 44.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.45x = 203.19 × 44.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.45x = 8,966.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,966.94/135.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.20

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