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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.09, 202.67 and 53.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.09, 202.67 and 53.98 is: 80.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.09 : 202.67 = 53.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.09/202.67 = 53.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.09x = 202.67 × 53.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.09x = 10,940.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,940.13/135.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.98

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