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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.52, 184.76 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.52, 184.76 and 119.94 is: 164.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.52 : 184.76 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.52/184.76 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.52x = 184.76 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.52x = 22,159.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,159.51/134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.73

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