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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.97, 203.84 and 54.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.97, 203.84 and 54.80 is: 82.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.97 : 203.84 = 54.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.97/203.84 = 54.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.97x = 203.84 × 54.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.97x = 11,170.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,170.43/135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.16

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