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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.76, 202.83 and 121.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.76, 202.83 and 121.50 is: 182.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.76 : 202.83 = 121.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.76/202.83 = 121.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.76x = 202.83 × 121.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.76x = 24,643.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,643.85/134.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.87

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