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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.25, 202.91 and 52.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.25, 202.91 and 52.96 is: 79.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.25 : 202.91 = 52.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.25/202.91 = 52.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.25x = 202.91 × 52.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.25x = 10,746.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,746.11/135.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.45

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