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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.16, 202.50 and 80.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.16, 202.50 and 80.95 is: 121.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.16 : 202.50 = 80.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.16/202.50 = 80.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.16x = 202.50 × 80.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.16x = 16,392.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,392.38/135.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.28

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