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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.35, 203.03 and 80.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.35, 203.03 and 80.53 is: 120.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.35 : 203.03 = 80.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.35/203.03 = 80.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.35x = 203.03 × 80.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.35x = 16,349.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,349.62/135.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.79

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