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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.02, 202.57 and 53.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.02, 202.57 and 53.82 is: 80.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.02 : 202.57 = 53.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.02/202.57 = 53.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.02x = 202.57 × 53.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.02x = 10,901.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,901.30/135.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.74

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