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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.61, 202.56 and 122.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.61, 202.56 and 122.02 is: 183.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.61 : 202.56 = 122.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.61/202.56 = 122.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.61x = 202.56 × 122.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.61x = 24,716.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,716.37/134.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.61

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