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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.95, 186.39 and 119.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.95, 186.39 and 119.45 is: 164.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.95 : 186.39 = 119.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.95/186.39 = 119.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.95x = 186.39 × 119.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.95x = 22,264.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,264.29/134.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.98

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