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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.04, 200.80 and 120.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.04, 200.80 and 120.52 is: 180.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.04 : 200.80 = 120.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.04/200.80 = 120.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.04x = 200.80 × 120.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.04x = 24,200.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,200.42/134.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.55

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