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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.92, 203.72 and 121.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.92, 203.72 and 121.44 is: 182.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.92 : 203.72 = 121.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.92/203.72 = 121.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.92x = 203.72 × 121.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.92x = 24,739.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,739.76/135.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.02

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