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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.42, 185.27 and 119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.42, 185.27 and 119.34 is: 164.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.42 : 185.27 = 119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.42/185.27 = 119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.42x = 185.27 × 119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.42x = 22,110.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,110.12/134.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.49

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