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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.85, 186.04 and 121.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.85, 186.04 and 121.75 is: 167.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.85 : 186.04 = 121.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.85/186.04 = 121.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.85x = 186.04 × 121.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.85x = 22,650.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,650.07/134.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.97

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