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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.62, 203.43 and 44.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.62, 203.43 and 44.38 is: 66.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.62 : 203.43 = 44.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.62/203.43 = 44.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.62x = 203.43 × 44.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.62x = 9,028.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,028.39/135.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.57

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