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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.29, 202.53 and 81.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.29, 202.53 and 81.02 is: 121.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.29 : 202.53 = 81.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.29/202.53 = 81.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.29x = 202.53 × 81.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.29x = 16,409.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,409.79/135.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.29

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