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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 184.52 and 120.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 184.52 and 120.16 is: 165.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 184.52 = 120.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/184.52 = 120.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 184.52 × 120.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 22,171.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,171.92/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.46

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