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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.82, 203.73 and 54.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.82, 203.73 and 54.61 is: 81.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.82 : 203.73 = 54.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.82/203.73 = 54.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.82x = 203.73 × 54.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.82x = 11,124.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,124.68/135.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.91

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