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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.12, 202.77 and 53.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.12, 202.77 and 53.97 is: 80.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.12 : 202.77 = 53.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.12/202.77 = 53.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.12x = 202.77 × 53.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.12x = 10,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,943.50/135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.99

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