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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.77, 203.60 and 54.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.77, 203.60 and 54.59 is: 81.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.77 : 203.60 = 54.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.77/203.60 = 54.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.77x = 203.60 × 54.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.77x = 11,115.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,115.17/135.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.87

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