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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.45, 186.93 and 121.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.45, 186.93 and 121.77 is: 168.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.45 : 186.93 = 121.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.45/186.93 = 121.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.45x = 186.93 × 121.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.45x = 22,762.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,762.47/135.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.05

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