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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.78, 203.52 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.78, 203.52 and 120.54 is: 180.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.78 : 203.52 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.78/203.52 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.78x = 203.52 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.78x = 24,532.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,532.30/135.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.68

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