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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.41, 203.03 and 54.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.41, 203.03 and 54.20 is: 81.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.41 : 203.03 = 54.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.41/203.03 = 54.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.41x = 203.03 × 54.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.41x = 11,004.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,004.23/135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.27

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