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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 202.91 and 121.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 202.91 and 121.23 is: 182.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 202.91 = 121.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/202.91 = 121.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 202.91 × 121.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 24,598.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,598.17/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.21

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