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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.24 and 80.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 202.24 and 80.73 is: 120.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 202.24 = 80.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/202.24 = 80.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 202.24 × 80.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 16,326.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,326.84/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.94

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