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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.57, 203.40 and 54.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.57, 203.40 and 54.39 is: 81.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.57 : 203.40 = 54.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.57/203.40 = 54.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.57x = 203.40 × 54.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.57x = 11,062.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,062.93/135.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.60

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