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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 185.34 and 120.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 185.34 and 120.04 is: 165.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 185.34 = 120.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/185.34 = 120.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 185.34 × 120.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 22,248.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,248.21/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.19

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