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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 203.61 and 44.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 203.61 and 44.42 is: 66.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 203.61 = 44.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/203.61 = 44.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 203.61 × 44.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 9,044.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,044.87/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.64

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