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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.27, 186.29 and 123.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.27, 186.29 and 123.73 is: 170.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.27 : 186.29 = 123.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.27/186.29 = 123.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.27x = 186.29 × 123.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.27x = 23,049.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,049.66/135.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.40

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