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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.12, 186.60 and 121.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.12, 186.60 and 121.26 is: 167.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.12 : 186.60 = 121.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.12/186.60 = 121.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.12x = 186.60 × 121.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.12x = 22,627.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,627.12/135.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.46

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