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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.69, 203.31 and 121.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.69, 203.31 and 121.58 is: 182.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.69 : 203.31 = 121.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.69/203.31 = 121.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.69x = 203.31 × 121.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.69x = 24,717.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,717.41/135.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.16

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