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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 203.36 and 44.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 203.36 and 44.25 is: 66.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 203.36 = 44.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/203.36 = 44.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 203.36 × 44.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 8,999.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,999.56/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.39

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