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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135, 201.40 and 123.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135, 201.40 and 123.59 is: 184.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135 : 201.40 = 123.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135/201.40 = 123.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135x = 201.40 × 123.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135x = 24,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,891.22/135
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.38

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