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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.70, 203.48 and 54.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.70, 203.48 and 54.58 is: 81.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.70 : 203.48 = 54.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.70/203.48 = 54.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.70x = 203.48 × 54.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.70x = 11,105.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,105.94/135.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.84

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