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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.71, 203.46 and 44.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.71, 203.46 and 44.43 is: 66.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.71 : 203.46 = 44.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.71/203.46 = 44.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.71x = 203.46 × 44.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.71x = 9,039.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,039.73/135.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.61

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