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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.61, 202.37 and 121.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.61, 202.37 and 121.05 is: 180.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.61 : 202.37 = 121.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.61/202.37 = 121.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.61x = 202.37 × 121.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.61x = 24,496.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,496.89/135.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.64

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