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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.23, 202.94 and 54.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.23, 202.94 and 54.12 is: 81.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.23 : 202.94 = 54.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.23/202.94 = 54.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.23x = 202.94 × 54.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.23x = 10,983.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,983.25/135.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.22

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