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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.28, 184.95 and 123.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.28, 184.95 and 123.48 is: 170.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.28 : 184.95 = 123.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.28/184.95 = 123.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.28x = 184.95 × 123.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.28x = 22,837.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,837.63/134.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.07

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