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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.87, 202.12 and 53.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.87, 202.12 and 53.60 is: 80.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.87 : 202.12 = 53.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.87/202.12 = 53.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.87x = 202.12 × 53.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.87x = 10,832.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,832.49/134.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.32

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