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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.46, 201.06 and 120.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.46, 201.06 and 120.81 is: 180.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.46 : 201.06 = 120.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.46/201.06 = 120.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.46x = 201.06 × 120.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.46x = 24,290.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,290.06/134.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.65

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