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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.88, 203.75 and 81.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.88, 203.75 and 81.06 is: 121.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.88 : 203.75 = 81.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.88/203.75 = 81.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.88x = 203.75 × 81.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.88x = 16,515.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,515.54/135.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.55

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