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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.02, 202.43 and 52.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.02, 202.43 and 52.73 is: 79.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.02 : 202.43 = 52.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.02/202.43 = 52.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.02x = 202.43 × 52.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.02x = 10,674.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,674.13/135.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.06

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