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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.01, 202.34 and 77.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.01, 202.34 and 77.25 is: 115.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.01 : 202.34 = 77.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.01/202.34 = 77.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.01x = 202.34 × 77.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.01x = 15,630.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,630.38/135.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.77

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