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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.16, 203.74 and 123.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.16, 203.74 and 123.62 is: 186.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.16 : 203.74 = 123.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.16/203.74 = 123.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.16x = 203.74 × 123.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.16x = 25,186.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,186.16/135.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.34

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