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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.95, 203.60 and 121.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.95, 203.60 and 121.34 is: 181.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.95 : 203.60 = 121.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.95/203.60 = 121.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.95x = 203.60 × 121.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.95x = 24,705.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,705.64/135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.73

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