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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.41, 185.67 and 124.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.41, 185.67 and 124.69 is: 172.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.41 : 185.67 = 124.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.41/185.67 = 124.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.41x = 185.67 × 124.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.41x = 23,151.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,151.19/134.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.24

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