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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 202.72 and 80.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 202.72 and 80.98 is: 121.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 202.72 = 80.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/202.72 = 80.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 202.72 × 80.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 16,416.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,416.27/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.39

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