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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.91, 201.33 and 123.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.91, 201.33 and 123.39 is: 184.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.91 : 201.33 = 123.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.91/201.33 = 123.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.91x = 201.33 × 123.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.91x = 24,842.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,842.11/134.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.14

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