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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.86, 203.80 and 54.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.86, 203.80 and 54.70 is: 82.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.86 : 203.80 = 54.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.86/203.80 = 54.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.86x = 203.80 × 54.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.86x = 11,147.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,147.21/135.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.05

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