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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 203.33 and 54.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 203.33 and 54.35 is: 81.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 203.33 = 54.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/203.33 = 54.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 203.33 × 54.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 11,050.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,050.99/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.52

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