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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 203.90 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 203.90 and 54.74 is: 82.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 203.90 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/203.90 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 203.90 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 11,161.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,161.49/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.13

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