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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.26, 184.98 and 121.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.26, 184.98 and 121.13 is: 166.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.26 : 184.98 = 121.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.26/184.98 = 121.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.26x = 184.98 × 121.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.26x = 22,406.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,406.85/134.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.89

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