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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.51, 202.97 and 81.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.51, 202.97 and 81.37 is: 121.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.51 : 202.97 = 81.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.51/202.97 = 81.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.51x = 202.97 × 81.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.51x = 16,515.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,515.67/135.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.88

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