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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.25, 185.13 and 121.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.25, 185.13 and 121.16 is: 167.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.25 : 185.13 = 121.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.25/185.13 = 121.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.25x = 185.13 × 121.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.25x = 22,429.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,429.43/134.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.07

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