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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134, 199.96 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134, 199.96 and 121.88 is: 181.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134 : 199.96 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134/199.96 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134x = 199.96 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134x = 24,370.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,370.52/134
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.87

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