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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.20, 184.77 and 120.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.20, 184.77 and 120.31 is: 165.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.20 : 184.77 = 120.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.20/184.77 = 120.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.20x = 184.77 × 120.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.20x = 22,229.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,229.68/134.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.65

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