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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.58, 203.13 and 81.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.58, 203.13 and 81.40 is: 121.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.58 : 203.13 = 81.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.58/203.13 = 81.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.58x = 203.13 × 81.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.58x = 16,534.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,534.78/135.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.96

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