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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.65, 202.08 and 53.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.65, 202.08 and 53.55 is: 80.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.65 : 202.08 = 53.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.65/202.08 = 53.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.65x = 202.08 × 53.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.65x = 10,821.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,821.38/134.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.37

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