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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.91, 203.79 and 54.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.91, 203.79 and 54.73 is: 82.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.91 : 203.79 = 54.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.91/203.79 = 54.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.91x = 203.79 × 54.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.91x = 11,153.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,153.43/135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.06

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