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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.26, 202.91 and 54.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.26, 202.91 and 54.08 is: 81.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.26 : 202.91 = 54.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.26/202.91 = 54.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.26x = 202.91 × 54.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.26x = 10,974.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,974.02/135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.13

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