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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.50, 202.86 and 122.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.50, 202.86 and 122.68 is: 183.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.50 : 202.86 = 122.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.50/202.86 = 122.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.50x = 202.86 × 122.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.50x = 24,887.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,887.12/135.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.68

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