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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.94, 203.82 and 121.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.94, 203.82 and 121.54 is: 182.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.94 : 203.82 = 121.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.94/203.82 = 121.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.94x = 203.82 × 121.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.94x = 24,772.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,772.28/135.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.23

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