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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.61, 203.24 and 54.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.61, 203.24 and 54.41 is: 81.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.61 : 203.24 = 54.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.61/203.24 = 54.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.61x = 203.24 × 54.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.61x = 11,057.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,057.41/135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.54

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