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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 203.31 and 44.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 203.31 and 44.28 is: 66.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 203.31 = 44.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/203.31 = 44.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 203.31 × 44.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 9,002.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,002.57/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.41

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