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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.10, 202.48 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.10, 202.48 and 121.42 is: 181.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.10 : 202.48 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.10/202.48 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.10x = 202.48 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.10x = 24,585.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,585.12/135.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.98

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