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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.58, 200.83 and 119.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.58, 200.83 and 119.19 is: 177.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.58 : 200.83 = 119.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.58/200.83 = 119.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.58x = 200.83 × 119.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.58x = 23,936.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,936.93/134.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.86

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