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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.80, 203.80 and 81.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.80, 203.80 and 81.72 is: 122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.80 : 203.80 = 81.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.80/203.80 = 81.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.80x = 203.80 × 81.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.80x = 16,654.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,654.54/135.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.64

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