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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.97, 186.21 and 121.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.97, 186.21 and 121.88 is: 168.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.97 : 186.21 = 121.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.97/186.21 = 121.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.97x = 186.21 × 121.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.97x = 22,694.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,694.34/134.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.14

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