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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.45, 202.56 and 121.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.45, 202.56 and 121.11 is: 181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.45 : 202.56 = 121.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.45/202.56 = 121.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.45x = 202.56 × 121.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.45x = 24,532.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532.04/135.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.12

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