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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.71, 203.49 and 54.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.71, 203.49 and 54.51 is: 81.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.71 : 203.49 = 54.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.71/203.49 = 54.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.71x = 203.49 × 54.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.71x = 11,092.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,092.24/135.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.73

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