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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 186.06 and 120.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 186.06 and 120.21 is: 165.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 186.06 = 120.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/186.06 = 120.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 186.06 × 120.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 22,366.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,366.27/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.93

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