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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.83, 203.82 and 53.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.83, 203.82 and 53.60 is: 80.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.83 : 203.82 = 53.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.83/203.82 = 53.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.83x = 203.82 × 53.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.83x = 10,925.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,925.26/135.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.44

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