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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.34, 202.97 and 54.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.34, 202.97 and 54.16 is: 81.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.34 : 202.97 = 54.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.34/202.97 = 54.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.34x = 202.97 × 54.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.34x = 10,991.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,991.98/135.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.22

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