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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.16, 202.67 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.16, 202.67 and 53.96 is: 80.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.16 : 202.67 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.16/202.67 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.16x = 202.67 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.16x = 10,935.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,935.57/135.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.91

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