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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.89, 203.63 and 54.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.89, 203.63 and 54.69 is: 81.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.89 : 203.63 = 54.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.89/203.63 = 54.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.89x = 203.63 × 54.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.89x = 11,136.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,136.25/135.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.95

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