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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.34, 202.09 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.34, 202.09 and 121.54 is: 181.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.34 : 202.09 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.34/202.09 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.34x = 202.09 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.34x = 24,562.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,562.02/135.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.48

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