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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.19, 184.68 and 117.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.19, 184.68 and 117.79 is: 162.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.19 : 184.68 = 117.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.19/184.68 = 117.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.19x = 184.68 × 117.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.19x = 21,753.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,753.00/134.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.11

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