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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.75, 203.52 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.75, 203.52 and 54.60 is: 81.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.75 : 203.52 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.75/203.52 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.75x = 203.52 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.75x = 11,112.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,112.19/135.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.86

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