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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.35, 202.63 and 121.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.35, 202.63 and 121.45 is: 181.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.35 : 202.63 = 121.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.35/202.63 = 121.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.35x = 202.63 × 121.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.35x = 24,609.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,609.41/135.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.82

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