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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.29, 203.13 and 119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.29, 203.13 and 119.90 is: 180.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.29 : 203.13 = 119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.29/203.13 = 119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.29x = 203.13 × 119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.29x = 24,354.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,354.27/135.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.02

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