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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.49, 203.39 and 80.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.49, 203.39 and 80.77 is: 121.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.49 : 203.39 = 80.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.49/203.39 = 80.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.49x = 203.39 × 80.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.49x = 16,427.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,427.81/135.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.25

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