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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.40, 202.68 and 123.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.40, 202.68 and 123.76 is: 185.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.40 : 202.68 = 123.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.40/202.68 = 123.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.40x = 202.68 × 123.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.40x = 25,083.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,083.68/135.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.26

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