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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.15, 202.83 and 54.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.15, 202.83 and 54.05 is: 81.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.15 : 202.83 = 54.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.15/202.83 = 54.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.15x = 202.83 × 54.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.15x = 10,961.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,961.95/135.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.11

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