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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 202.20 and 123.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 202.20 and 123.36 is: 185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 202.20 = 123.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/202.20 = 123.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 202.20 × 123.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 24,943.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,943.39/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.20

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