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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 199.97 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 199.97 and 121.42 is: 181.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 199.97 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/199.97 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 199.97 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 24,280.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,280.36/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.09

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