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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.64, 203.36 and 54.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.64, 203.36 and 54.42 is: 81.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.64 : 203.36 = 54.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.64/203.36 = 54.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.64x = 203.36 × 54.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.64x = 11,066.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,066.85/135.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.59

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