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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.95, 203.91 and 80.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.95, 203.91 and 80.39 is: 120.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.95 : 203.91 = 80.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.95/203.91 = 80.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.95x = 203.91 × 80.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.95x = 16,392.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,392.99/135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.58

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