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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.84, 203.78 and 54.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.84, 203.78 and 54.69 is: 82.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 203.78 = 54.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/203.78 = 54.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 203.78 × 54.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 11,144.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,144.73/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.04

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