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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 203.92 and 44.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 203.92 and 44.65 is: 66.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 203.92 = 44.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/203.92 = 44.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 203.92 × 44.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 9,105.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,105.41/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.96

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