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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.82, 202.50 and 121.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.82, 202.50 and 121.14 is: 181.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.82 : 202.50 = 121.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.82/202.50 = 121.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.82x = 202.50 × 121.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.82x = 24,530.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,530.85/134.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.95

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