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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.83, 202.02 and 119.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.83, 202.02 and 119.53 is: 179.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.83 : 202.02 = 119.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.83/202.02 = 119.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.83x = 202.02 × 119.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.83x = 24,147.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,147.45/134.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.10

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