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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.68, 203.44 and 44.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.68, 203.44 and 44.36 is: 66.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.68 : 203.44 = 44.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.68/203.44 = 44.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.68x = 203.44 × 44.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.68x = 9,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,025.34/135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.52

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