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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.71, 200.72 and 120.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.71, 200.72 and 120.33 is: 179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.71 : 200.72 = 120.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.71/200.72 = 120.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.71x = 200.72 × 120.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.71x = 24,152.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,152.04/134.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.29

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