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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.55, 203.31 and 44.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.55, 203.31 and 44.22 is: 66.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.55 : 203.31 = 44.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.55/203.31 = 44.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.55x = 203.31 × 44.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.55x = 8,990.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,990.37/135.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.33

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