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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.12, 184.85 and 122.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.12, 184.85 and 122.49 is: 168.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.12 : 184.85 = 122.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.12/184.85 = 122.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.12x = 184.85 × 122.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.12x = 22,641.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,641.66/134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.82

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