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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.36, 202.73 and 121.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.36, 202.73 and 121.70 is: 182.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.36 : 202.73 = 121.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.36/202.73 = 121.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.36x = 202.73 × 121.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.36x = 24,672.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,672.14/135.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.27

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