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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 133.62, 184.34 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 133.62, 184.34 and 123.10 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    133.62 : 184.34 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    133.62/184.34 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    133.62x = 184.34 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    133.62x = 22,692.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,692.25/133.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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