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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.72, 186 and 119.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.72, 186 and 119.36 is: 164.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.72 : 186 = 119.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.72/186 = 119.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.72x = 186 × 119.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.72x = 22,200.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,200.96/134.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.79

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