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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.58, 201.96 and 121.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.58, 201.96 and 121.86 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.58 : 201.96 = 121.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.58/201.96 = 121.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.58x = 201.96 × 121.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.58x = 24,610.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,610.85/134.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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