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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.70, 203.44 and 54.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.70, 203.44 and 54.49 is: 81.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.70 : 203.44 = 54.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.70/203.44 = 54.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.70x = 203.44 × 54.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.70x = 11,085.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,085.45/135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.69

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