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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.84, 203.69 and 44.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.84, 203.69 and 44.51 is: 66.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 203.69 = 44.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/203.69 = 44.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 203.69 × 44.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 9,065.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,065.33/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.74

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