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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.65, 203.34 and 53.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.65, 203.34 and 53.32 is: 79.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.65 : 203.34 = 53.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.65/203.34 = 53.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.65x = 203.34 × 53.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.65x = 10,842.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,842.09/135.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.93

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