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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.92, 202.40 and 121.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.92, 202.40 and 121.48 is: 182.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.92 : 202.40 = 121.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.92/202.40 = 121.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.92x = 202.40 × 121.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.92x = 24,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,587.55/134.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 182.24

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