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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 202.82 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 202.82 and 119.92 is: 178.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 202.82 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/202.82 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 202.82 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 24,322.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,322.17/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.94

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