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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.48, 184.59 and 119.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.48, 184.59 and 119.90 is: 164.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.48 : 184.59 = 119.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.48/184.59 = 119.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.48x = 184.59 × 119.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.48x = 22,132.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,132.34/134.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.58

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