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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.46, 185.31 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.46, 185.31 and 122.13 is: 168.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.46 : 185.31 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.46/185.31 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.46x = 185.31 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.46x = 22,631.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,631.91/134.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.32

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