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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.52, 203.52 and 81.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.52, 203.52 and 81.52 is: 122.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.52 : 203.52 = 81.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.52/203.52 = 81.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.52x = 203.52 × 81.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.52x = 16,590.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,590.95/135.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.42

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