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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.68, 203.40 and 54.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.68, 203.40 and 54.50 is: 81.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.68 : 203.40 = 54.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.68/203.40 = 54.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.68x = 203.40 × 54.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.68x = 11,084.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,084.28/135.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.70

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