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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.21, 200.22 and 119.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.21, 200.22 and 119.58 is: 178.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.21 : 200.22 = 119.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.21/200.22 = 119.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.21x = 200.22 × 119.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.21x = 23,942.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,942.31/134.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.40

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