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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.84, 203.61 and 54.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.84, 203.61 and 54.63 is: 81.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 203.61 = 54.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/203.61 = 54.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 203.61 × 54.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 11,123.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,123.21/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.88

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