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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.03, 200.62 and 121.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.03, 200.62 and 121.40 is: 181.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.03 : 200.62 = 121.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.03/200.62 = 121.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.03x = 200.62 × 121.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.03x = 24,355.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,355.47/134.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.71

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