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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.81, 186.12 and 120.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.81, 186.12 and 120.23 is: 165.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.81 : 186.12 = 120.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.81/186.12 = 120.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.81x = 186.12 × 120.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.81x = 22,376.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,376.28/134.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.99

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