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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.44, 203.22 and 121.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.44, 203.22 and 121.82 is: 182.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.44 : 203.22 = 121.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.44/203.22 = 121.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.44x = 203.22 × 121.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.44x = 24,756.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,756.26/135.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.78

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