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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.03, 202.41 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.03, 202.41 and 120.52 is: 180.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.03 : 202.41 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.03/202.41 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.03x = 202.41 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.03x = 24,394.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,394.45/135.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.66

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