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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.34, 203.09 and 54.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.34, 203.09 and 54.18 is: 81.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.34 : 203.09 = 54.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.34/203.09 = 54.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.34x = 203.09 × 54.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.34x = 11,003.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,003.15/135.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.30

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