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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.87, 203.94 and 122.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.87, 203.94 and 122.25 is: 183.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.87 : 203.94 = 122.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.87/203.94 = 122.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.87x = 203.94 × 122.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.87x = 24,931.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,931.67/135.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.50

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