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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.52, 203.21 and 44.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.52, 203.21 and 44.20 is: 66.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.52 : 203.21 = 44.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.52/203.21 = 44.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.52x = 203.21 × 44.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.52x = 8,980.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,980.94/135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.27

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