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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.11, 186.23 and 123.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.11, 186.23 and 123.49 is: 170.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.11 : 186.23 = 123.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.11/186.23 = 123.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.11x = 186.23 × 123.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.11x = 22,997.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,997.54/135.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.21

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