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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.02, 202.49 and 53.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.02, 202.49 and 53.91 is: 80.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.02 : 202.49 = 53.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.02/202.49 = 53.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.02x = 202.49 × 53.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.02x = 10,915.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,915.97/135.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.85

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