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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.10, 185.22 and 121.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.10, 185.22 and 121.02 is: 167.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.10 : 185.22 = 121.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.10/185.22 = 121.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.10x = 185.22 × 121.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.10x = 22,415.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,415.32/134.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.15

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