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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.95, 202.22 and 119.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.95, 202.22 and 119.56 is: 179.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.95 : 202.22 = 119.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.95/202.22 = 119.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.95x = 202.22 × 119.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.95x = 24,176.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,176.83/134.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.15

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