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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.91, 187.41 and 121.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.91, 187.41 and 121.24 is: 167.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.91 : 187.41 = 121.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.91/187.41 = 121.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.91x = 187.41 × 121.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.91x = 22,721.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,721.59/135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.18

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