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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.47, 203.17 and 44.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.47, 203.17 and 44.14 is: 66.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.47 : 203.17 = 44.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.47/203.17 = 44.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.47x = 203.17 × 44.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.47x = 8,967.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,967.31/135.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.20

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