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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.71, 203.60 and 53.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.71, 203.60 and 53.45 is: 80.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.71 : 203.60 = 53.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.71/203.60 = 53.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.71x = 203.60 × 53.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.71x = 10,882.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,882.42/135.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.19

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