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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.27, 202.99 and 54.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.27, 202.99 and 54.11 is: 81.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.27 : 202.99 = 54.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.27/202.99 = 54.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.27x = 202.99 × 54.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.27x = 10,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,983.79/135.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.20

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