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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.95, 203.76 and 81.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.95, 203.76 and 81.05 is: 121.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.95 : 203.76 = 81.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.95/203.76 = 81.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.95x = 203.76 × 81.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.95x = 16,513.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,513.73/135.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.47

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