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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.18, 202.86 and 54.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.18, 202.86 and 54.09 is: 81.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.18 : 202.86 = 54.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.18/202.86 = 54.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.18x = 202.86 × 54.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.18x = 10,972.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,972.70/135.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.17

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