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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 202.11 and 53.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 202.11 and 53.65 is: 80.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 202.11 = 53.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/202.11 = 53.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 202.11 × 53.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 10,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,843.20/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.45

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