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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.77, 203.68 and 80.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.77, 203.68 and 80.90 is: 121.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.77 : 203.68 = 80.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.77/203.68 = 80.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.77x = 203.68 × 80.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.77x = 16,478.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,478.25/135.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.37

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