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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.36, 200.94 and 120

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.36, 200.94 and 120 is: 179.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.36 : 200.94 = 120 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.36/200.94 = 120/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.36x = 200.94 × 120
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.36x = 24,112.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,112.80/134.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.46

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