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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 203.74 and 53.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 203.74 and 53.60 is: 80.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 203.74 = 53.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/203.74 = 53.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 203.74 × 53.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 10,921.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,921.05/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.35

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