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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.84, 203.86 and 81.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.84, 203.86 and 81.04 is: 121.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 203.86 = 81.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/203.86 = 81.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 203.86 × 81.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 16,520.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,520.81/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.62

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