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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.08, 202.55 and 53.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.08, 202.55 and 53.90 is: 80.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.08 : 202.55 = 53.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.08/202.55 = 53.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.08x = 202.55 × 53.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.08x = 10,916.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,916.57/135.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.82

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