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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.67, 202.91 and 121.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.67, 202.91 and 121.85 is: 183.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.67 : 202.91 = 121.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.67/202.91 = 121.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.67x = 202.91 × 121.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.67x = 24,723.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,723.87/134.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.59

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