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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.26, 202.54 and 119.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.26, 202.54 and 119.88 is: 179.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.26 : 202.54 = 119.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.26/202.54 = 119.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.26x = 202.54 × 119.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.26x = 24,280.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,280.50/135.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.51

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