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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.52, 202.77 and 80.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.52, 202.77 and 80.48 is: 120.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.52 : 202.77 = 80.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.52/202.77 = 80.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.52x = 202.77 × 80.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.52x = 16,318.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,318.64/135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.41

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