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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.12, 201.22 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.12, 201.22 and 120.49 is: 180.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.12 : 201.22 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.12/201.22 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.12x = 201.22 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.12x = 24,244.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,244.19/134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.76

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