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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.02, 200.86 and 123.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.02, 200.86 and 123.09 is: 184.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.02 : 200.86 = 123.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.02/200.86 = 123.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.02x = 200.86 × 123.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.02x = 24,722.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,722.80/134.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.47

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