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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.39, 185.49 and 118.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.39, 185.49 and 118.91 is: 164.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.39 : 185.49 = 118.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.39/185.49 = 118.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.39x = 185.49 × 118.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.39x = 22,055.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,055.69/134.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.12

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