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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.20, 184.62 and 123.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.20, 184.62 and 123.94 is: 170.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.20 : 184.62 = 123.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.20/184.62 = 123.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.20x = 184.62 × 123.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.20x = 22,881.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,881.80/134.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.51

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