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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.22, 201.46 and 120.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.22, 201.46 and 120.58 is: 180.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.22 : 201.46 = 120.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.22/201.46 = 120.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.22x = 201.46 × 120.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.22x = 24,292.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,292.05/134.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.99

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