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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 203.99 and 54.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 203.99 and 54.79 is: 82.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 203.99 = 54.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/203.99 = 54.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 203.99 × 54.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 11,176.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,176.61/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.21

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