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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.01, 202.38 and 53.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.01, 202.38 and 53.77 is: 80.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.01 : 202.38 = 53.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.01/202.38 = 53.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.01x = 202.38 × 53.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.01x = 10,881.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,881.97/135.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.60

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