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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.90, 202.09 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.90, 202.09 and 120.60 is: 180.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.90 : 202.09 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.90/202.09 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.90x = 202.09 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.90x = 24,372.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,372.05/134.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.67

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