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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.65, 203.75 and 81.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.65, 203.75 and 81.51 is: 122.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.65 : 203.75 = 81.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.65/203.75 = 81.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.65x = 203.75 × 81.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.65x = 16,607.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,607.25/135.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.43

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