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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.07, 185.96 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.07, 185.96 and 123.93 is: 170.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.07 : 185.96 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.07/185.96 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.07x = 185.96 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.07x = 23,046.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,046.33/135.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.63

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