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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.61, 203.41 and 81.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.61, 203.41 and 81.44 is: 122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.61 : 203.41 = 81.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.61/203.41 = 81.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.61x = 203.41 × 81.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.61x = 16,565.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,565.56/135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.16

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