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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.66, 203.44 and 44.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.66, 203.44 and 44.31 is: 66.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.66 : 203.44 = 44.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.66/203.44 = 44.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.66x = 203.44 × 44.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.66x = 9,014.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,014.18/135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.45

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