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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.57, 203.24 and 44.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.57, 203.24 and 44.21 is: 66.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.57 : 203.24 = 44.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.57/203.24 = 44.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.57x = 203.24 × 44.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.57x = 8,984.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,984.22/135.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.27

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