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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.92, 186.60 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.92, 186.60 and 120.34 is: 166.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.92 : 186.60 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.92/186.60 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.92x = 186.60 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.92x = 22,455.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,455.44/134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.44

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