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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.80, 203.72 and 44.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.80, 203.72 and 44.48 is: 66.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.80 : 203.72 = 44.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.80/203.72 = 44.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.80x = 203.72 × 44.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.80x = 9,061.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,061.47/135.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.73

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