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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.35, 203.09 and 54.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.35, 203.09 and 54.35 is: 81.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.35 : 203.09 = 54.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.35/203.09 = 54.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.35x = 203.09 × 54.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.35x = 11,036.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,036.65/135.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.54

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