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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.06, 202.80 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.06, 202.80 and 120.93 is: 181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.06 : 202.80 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.06/202.80 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.06x = 202.80 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.06x = 24,524.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,524.60/135.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.58

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