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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.35, 202.89 and 54.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.35, 202.89 and 54.15 is: 81.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.35 : 202.89 = 54.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.35/202.89 = 54.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.35x = 202.89 × 54.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.35x = 10,986.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,986.49/135.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.17

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