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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.84, 204.05 and 81.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.84, 204.05 and 81.76 is: 122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.84 : 204.05 = 81.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.84/204.05 = 81.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.84x = 204.05 × 81.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.84x = 16,683.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,683.13/135.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.81

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