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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.72, 204.18 and 122.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.72, 204.18 and 122.28 is: 183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.72 : 204.18 = 122.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.72/204.18 = 122.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.72x = 204.18 × 122.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.72x = 24,967.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,967.13/135.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.96

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