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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.82, 185.91 and 121.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.82, 185.91 and 121.73 is: 167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.82 : 185.91 = 121.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.82/185.91 = 121.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.82x = 185.91 × 121.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.82x = 22,629.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,629.89/134.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.85

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