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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.37, 202.83 and 121.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.37, 202.83 and 121.74 is: 182.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.37 : 202.83 = 121.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.37/202.83 = 121.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.37x = 202.83 × 121.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.37x = 24,692.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,692.52/135.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.41

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