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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 203.96 and 54.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 203.96 and 54.84 is: 82.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 203.96 = 54.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/203.96 = 54.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 203.96 × 54.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 11,185.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,185.17/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.27

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