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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.17, 184.90 and 121.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.17, 184.90 and 121.53 is: 167.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.17 : 184.90 = 121.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.17/184.90 = 121.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.17x = 184.90 × 121.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.17x = 22,470.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,470.90/134.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.48

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