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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.91, 203.72 and 54.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.91, 203.72 and 54.64 is: 81.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.91 : 203.72 = 54.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.91/203.72 = 54.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.91x = 203.72 × 54.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.91x = 11,131.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,131.26/135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.90

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