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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.75, 202.32 and 121.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.75, 202.32 and 121.38 is: 182.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.75 : 202.32 = 121.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.75/202.32 = 121.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.75x = 202.32 × 121.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.75x = 24,557.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,557.60/134.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.25

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