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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.68, 203.47 and 43.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.68, 203.47 and 43.11 is: 64.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.68 : 203.47 = 43.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.68/203.47 = 43.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.68x = 203.47 × 43.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.68x = 8,771.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,771.48/135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.65

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