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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.96, 185.27 and 124.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.96, 185.27 and 124.02 is: 170.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.96 : 185.27 = 124.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.96/185.27 = 124.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.96x = 185.27 × 124.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.96x = 22,976.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,976.57/134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.25

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