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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.25, 202.88 and 54.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.25, 202.88 and 54.10 is: 81.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.25 : 202.88 = 54.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.25/202.88 = 54.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.25x = 202.88 × 54.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.25x = 10,975.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,975.81/135.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.15

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