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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.76, 203.69 and 54.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.76, 203.69 and 54.66 is: 82.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.76 : 203.69 = 54.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.76/203.69 = 54.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.76x = 203.69 × 54.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.76x = 11,133.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,133.70/135.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.01

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