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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.93, 203.99 and 54.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.93, 203.99 and 54.76 is: 82.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.93 : 203.99 = 54.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.93/203.99 = 54.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.93x = 203.99 × 54.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.93x = 11,170.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,170.49/135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.18

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