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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.79, 202.18 and 119.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.79, 202.18 and 119.53 is: 179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.79 : 202.18 = 119.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.79/202.18 = 119.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.79x = 202.18 × 119.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.79x = 24,166.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,166.58/134.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.29

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