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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.12, 184.56 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.12, 184.56 and 123.68 is: 170.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.12 : 184.56 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.12/184.56 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.12x = 184.56 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.12x = 22,826.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,826.38/134.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.19

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