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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.44, 184.24 and 121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.44, 184.24 and 121.48 is: 166.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.44 : 184.24 = 121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.44/184.24 = 121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.44x = 184.24 × 121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.44x = 22,381.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,381.48/134.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.48

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