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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.53, 201.45 and 119.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.53, 201.45 and 119.27 is: 178.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.53 : 201.45 = 119.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.53/201.45 = 119.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.53x = 201.45 × 119.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.53x = 24,025.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,025.34/134.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.59

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