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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.13, 202.75 and 52.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.13, 202.75 and 52.89 is: 79.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.13 : 202.75 = 52.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.13/202.75 = 52.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.13x = 202.75 × 52.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.13x = 10,723.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,723.45/135.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.36

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