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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.40, 185.08 and 123.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.40, 185.08 and 123.46 is: 170.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.40 : 185.08 = 123.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.40/185.08 = 123.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.40x = 185.08 × 123.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.40x = 22,849.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,849.98/134.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.01

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