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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.17, 202.76 and 52.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.17, 202.76 and 52.89 is: 79.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.17 : 202.76 = 52.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.17/202.76 = 52.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.17x = 202.76 × 52.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.17x = 10,723.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,723.71/135.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.34

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