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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.01, 184.80 and 120.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.01, 184.80 and 120.24 is: 165.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.01 : 184.80 = 120.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.01/184.80 = 120.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.01x = 184.80 × 120.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.01x = 22,220.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,220.35/134.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.81

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