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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.34, 200.97 and 119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.34, 200.97 and 119.72 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.34 : 200.97 = 119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.34/200.97 = 119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.34x = 200.97 × 119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.34x = 24,060.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,060.63/134.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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