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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.21, 202.92 and 54.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.21, 202.92 and 54.01 is: 81.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.21 : 202.92 = 54.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.21/202.92 = 54.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.21x = 202.92 × 54.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.21x = 10,958.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,958.42/135.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.05

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