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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.79, 203.65 and 54.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.79, 203.65 and 54.52 is: 81.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.79 : 203.65 = 54.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.79/203.65 = 54.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.79x = 203.65 × 54.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.79x = 11,103.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,103.00/135.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.77

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