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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.64, 203.77 and 81.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.64, 203.77 and 81.57 is: 122.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.64 : 203.77 = 81.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.64/203.77 = 81.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.64x = 203.77 × 81.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.64x = 16,621.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,621.52/135.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.54

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