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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.26, 202.92 and 54.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.26, 202.92 and 54.11 is: 81.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.26 : 202.92 = 54.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.26/202.92 = 54.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.26x = 202.92 × 54.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.26x = 10,979.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,979.30/135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.17

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