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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.53, 203.15 and 54.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.53, 203.15 and 54.28 is: 81.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.53 : 203.15 = 54.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.53/203.15 = 54.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.53x = 203.15 × 54.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.53x = 11,027.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,027.07/135.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.36

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