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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 202 and 121.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 202 and 121.20 is: 181.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 202 = 121.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/202 = 121.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 202 × 121.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 24,482.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,482.40/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.78

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