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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.41, 202.68 and 122.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.41, 202.68 and 122.78 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.41 : 202.68 = 122.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.41/202.68 = 122.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.41x = 202.68 × 122.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.41x = 24,885.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,885.05/135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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