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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.05, 202.67 and 53.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.05, 202.67 and 53.90 is: 80.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.05 : 202.67 = 53.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.05/202.67 = 53.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.05x = 202.67 × 53.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.05x = 10,923.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,923.59/135.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.89

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