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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.79, 203.75 and 54.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.79, 203.75 and 54.62 is: 81.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.79 : 203.75 = 54.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.79/203.75 = 54.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.79x = 203.75 × 54.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.79x = 11,128.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,128.55/135.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.96

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