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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.39, 202.95 and 77.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.39, 202.95 and 77.61 is: 116.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.39 : 202.95 = 77.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.39/202.95 = 77.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.39x = 202.95 × 77.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.39x = 15,750.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,750.95/135.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.34

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