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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.58, 203.44 and 99.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.58, 203.44 and 99.66 is: 149.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.58 : 203.44 = 99.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.58/203.44 = 99.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.58x = 203.44 × 99.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.58x = 20,274.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,274.83/135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.54

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