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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.54, 203.13 and 54.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.54, 203.13 and 54.36 is: 81.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.54 : 203.13 = 54.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.54/203.13 = 54.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.54x = 203.13 × 54.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.54x = 11,042.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,042.15/135.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.47

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