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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 202.88 and 52.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 202.88 and 52.97 is: 79.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 202.88 = 52.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/202.88 = 52.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 202.88 × 52.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 10,745.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,745.52/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.46

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