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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.47, 203.31 and 121.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.47, 203.31 and 121.10 is: 181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.47 : 203.31 = 121.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.47/203.31 = 121.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.47x = 203.31 × 121.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.47x = 24,619.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,619.82/135.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.73

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