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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.30, 202.91 and 54.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.30, 202.91 and 54.18 is: 81.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.30 : 202.91 = 54.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.30/202.91 = 54.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.30x = 202.91 × 54.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.30x = 10,993.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,993.66/135.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.25

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