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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 201.51 and 119.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 201.51 and 119.79 is: 178.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 201.51 = 119.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/201.51 = 119.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 201.51 × 119.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 24,138.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,138.88/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.93

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