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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.24, 185.44 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.24, 185.44 and 119.68 is: 165.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.24 : 185.44 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.24/185.44 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.24x = 185.44 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.24x = 22,193.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,193.46/134.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.33

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