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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.60, 185.62 and 124.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.60, 185.62 and 124.06 is: 171.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.60 : 185.62 = 124.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.60/185.62 = 124.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.60x = 185.62 × 124.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.60x = 23,028.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,028.02/134.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.08

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