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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.68, 203 and 123.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.68, 203 and 123.16 is: 185.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.68 : 203 = 123.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.68/203 = 123.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.68x = 203 × 123.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.68x = 25,001.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,001.48/134.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.64

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