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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.33, 185.42 and 120.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.33, 185.42 and 120.49 is: 166.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.33 : 185.42 = 120.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.33/185.42 = 120.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.33x = 185.42 × 120.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.33x = 22,341.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,341.26/134.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.32

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