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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.17, 201.27 and 122.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.17, 201.27 and 122.44 is: 183.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.17 : 201.27 = 122.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.17/201.27 = 122.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.17x = 201.27 × 122.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.17x = 24,643.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,643.50/134.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.67

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