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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.51, 200.84 and 119.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.51, 200.84 and 119.93 is: 179.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.51 : 200.84 = 119.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.51/200.84 = 119.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.51x = 200.84 × 119.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.51x = 24,085.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,085.14/134.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.06

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