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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.65, 202.06 and 53.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.65, 202.06 and 53.48 is: 80.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.65 : 202.06 = 53.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.65/202.06 = 53.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.65x = 202.06 × 53.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.65x = 10,806.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,806.17/134.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.25

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