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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.24, 202.97 and 54.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.24, 202.97 and 54.08 is: 81.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.24 : 202.97 = 54.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.24/202.97 = 54.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.24x = 202.97 × 54.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.24x = 10,976.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,976.62/135.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.16

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