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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.22, 200.22 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.22, 200.22 and 120.54 is: 179.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.22 : 200.22 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.22/200.22 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.22x = 200.22 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.22x = 24,134.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,134.52/134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.81

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