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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 187.40 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 187.40 and 121.16 is: 167.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 187.40 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/187.40 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 187.40 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 22,706.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,706.16/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.08

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