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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.04, 185.46 and 124.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.04, 185.46 and 124.93 is: 172.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.04 : 185.46 = 124.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.04/185.46 = 124.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.04x = 185.46 × 124.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.04x = 23,169.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,169.52/134.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.86

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