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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.88, 201.97 and 123.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.88, 201.97 and 123.61 is: 185.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.88 : 201.97 = 123.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.88/201.97 = 123.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.88x = 201.97 × 123.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.88x = 24,965.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,965.55/134.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.09

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