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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.18, 202.64 and 53.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.18, 202.64 and 53.96 is: 80.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.18 : 202.64 = 53.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.18/202.64 = 53.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.18x = 202.64 × 53.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.18x = 10,933.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,933.17/135.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.88

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