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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.45, 201.57 and 122.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.45, 201.57 and 122.30 is: 183.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.45 : 201.57 = 122.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.45/201.57 = 122.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.45x = 201.57 × 122.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.45x = 24,652.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,652.01/134.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.35

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