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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.72, 202.06 and 53.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.72, 202.06 and 53.54 is: 80.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.72 : 202.06 = 53.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.72/202.06 = 53.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.72x = 202.06 × 53.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.72x = 10,818.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,818.29/134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.30

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