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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.37, 186.57 and 121.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.37, 186.57 and 121.39 is: 167.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.37 : 186.57 = 121.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.37/186.57 = 121.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.37x = 186.57 × 121.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.37x = 22,646.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,646.80/135.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.30

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