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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.46, 202.94 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.46, 202.94 and 121.16 is: 181.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.46 : 202.94 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.46/202.94 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.46x = 202.94 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.46x = 24,588.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,588.21/135.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.52

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