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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.21, 202.94 and 77.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.21, 202.94 and 77.49 is: 116.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.21 : 202.94 = 77.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.21/202.94 = 77.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.21x = 202.94 × 77.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.21x = 15,725.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,725.82/135.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.31

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