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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.95, 203.96 and 54.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.95, 203.96 and 54.86 is: 82.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.95 : 203.96 = 54.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.95/203.96 = 54.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.95x = 203.96 × 54.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.95x = 11,188.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,188.36/135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.30

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