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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.93, 203.13 and 123.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.93, 203.13 and 123.77 is: 186.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.93 : 203.13 = 123.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.93/203.13 = 123.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.93x = 203.13 × 123.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.93x = 25,139.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,139.77/134.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.32

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