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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.52, 201.61 and 119.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.52, 201.61 and 119.33 is: 178.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.52 : 201.61 = 119.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.52/201.61 = 119.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.52x = 201.61 × 119.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.52x = 24,058.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,058.12/134.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.84

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