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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.96, 203.74 and 81.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.96, 203.74 and 81.80 is: 122.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.96 : 203.74 = 81.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.96/203.74 = 81.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.96x = 203.74 × 81.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.96x = 16,665.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,665.93/135.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.58

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