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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.81, 203.61 and 54.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.81, 203.61 and 54.63 is: 81.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.81 : 203.61 = 54.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.81/203.61 = 54.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.81x = 203.61 × 54.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.81x = 11,123.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,123.42/135.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.90

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