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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.08, 185.04 and 123.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.08, 185.04 and 123.10 is: 169.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.08 : 185.04 = 123.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.08/185.04 = 123.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.08x = 185.04 × 123.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.08x = 22,778.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,778.42/134.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.89

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