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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 134.96, 202.43 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 134.96, 202.43 and 123.68 is: 185.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    134.96 : 202.43 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    134.96/202.43 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    134.96x = 202.43 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    134.96x = 25,037.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,037.36/134.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.52

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