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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.86, 187.41 and 121.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.86, 187.41 and 121.94 is: 168.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.86 : 187.41 = 121.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.86/187.41 = 121.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.86x = 187.41 × 121.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.86x = 22,852.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,852.78/135.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.21

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