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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.76, 203.64 and 81.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.76, 203.64 and 81.53 is: 122.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.76 : 203.64 = 81.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.76/203.64 = 81.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.76x = 203.64 × 81.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.76x = 16,602.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,602.77/135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.30

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