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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.84, 185.81 and 119.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.84, 185.81 and 119.31 is: 164.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.84 : 185.81 = 119.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.84/185.81 = 119.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.84x = 185.81 × 119.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.84x = 22,168.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,168.39/134.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.41

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