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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.17, 202.63 and 54.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.17, 202.63 and 54.07 is: 81.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.17 : 202.63 = 54.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.17/202.63 = 54.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.17x = 202.63 × 54.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.17x = 10,955.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,955.51/135.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.05

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