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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 203.56 and 44.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 203.56 and 44.41 is: 66.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 203.56 = 44.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/203.56 = 44.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 203.56 × 44.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 9,040.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,040.39/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.61

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