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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.91, 203 and 120.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.91, 203 and 120.79 is: 180.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.91 : 203 = 120.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.91/203 = 120.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.91x = 203 × 120.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.91x = 24,520.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,520.37/135.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.42

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