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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.66, 203.46 and 54.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.66, 203.46 and 54.54 is: 81.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.66 : 203.46 = 54.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.66/203.46 = 54.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.66x = 203.46 × 54.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.66x = 11,096.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,096.71/135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.80

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