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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.22, 202.70 and 53.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.22, 202.70 and 53.99 is: 80.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.22 : 202.70 = 53.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.22/202.70 = 53.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.22x = 202.70 × 53.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.22x = 10,943.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,943.50/135.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.93

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