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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 203.73 and 44.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 203.73 and 44.55 is: 66.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 203.73 = 44.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/203.73 = 44.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 203.73 × 44.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 9,076.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,076.00/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.78

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