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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.59, 185.49 and 123.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.59, 185.49 and 123.55 is: 170.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.59 : 185.49 = 123.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.59/185.49 = 123.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.59x = 185.49 × 123.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.59x = 22,917.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,917.35/134.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.28

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