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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.16, 200.28 and 120.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.16, 200.28 and 120.48 is: 179.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.16 : 200.28 = 120.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.16/200.28 = 120.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.16x = 200.28 × 120.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.16x = 24,129.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,129.73/134.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.86

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