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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.50, 185.53 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.50, 185.53 and 123.49 is: 170.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.50 : 185.53 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.50/185.53 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.50x = 185.53 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.50x = 22,911.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,911.10/134.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.34

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