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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.46, 184.97 and 118.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.46, 184.97 and 118.67 is: 163.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.46 : 184.97 = 118.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.46/184.97 = 118.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.46x = 184.97 × 118.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.46x = 21,949.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,949.76/134.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.24

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