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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.38, 203.12 and 54.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.38, 203.12 and 54.21 is: 81.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.38 : 203.12 = 54.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.38/203.12 = 54.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.38x = 203.12 × 54.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.38x = 11,010.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,010.86/135.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.34

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