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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.07, 186.22 and 123.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.07, 186.22 and 123.59 is: 170.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.07 : 186.22 = 123.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.07/186.22 = 123.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.07x = 186.22 × 123.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.07x = 23,014.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,014.93/135.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.39

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