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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 184.78 and 120.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 184.78 and 120.92 is: 166.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 184.78 = 120.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/184.78 = 120.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 184.78 × 120.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 22,343.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,343.60/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.74

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