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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.95, 202.18 and 121.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.95, 202.18 and 121.42 is: 181.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.95 : 202.18 = 121.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.95/202.18 = 121.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.95x = 202.18 × 121.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.95x = 24,548.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,548.70/134.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.91

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