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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 187.16 and 120.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 187.16 and 120.98 is: 167.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 187.16 = 120.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/187.16 = 120.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 187.16 × 120.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 22,641.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,641.08/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.03

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