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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.93, 203.93 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.93, 203.93 and 120.48 is: 180.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.93 : 203.93 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.93/203.93 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.93x = 203.93 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.93x = 24,569.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,569.49/135.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.75

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