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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.64, 200.88 and 123.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.64, 200.88 and 123.84 is: 184.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.64 : 200.88 = 123.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.64/200.88 = 123.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.64x = 200.88 × 123.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.64x = 24,876.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,876.98/134.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.77

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