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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 187.05 and 80.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 187.05 and 80.30 is: 110.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 187.05 = 80.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/187.05 = 80.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 187.05 × 80.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 15,019.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,019.18/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.81

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