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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.41, 202.95 and 123.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.41, 202.95 and 123.26 is: 184.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.41 : 202.95 = 123.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.41/202.95 = 123.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.41x = 202.95 × 123.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.41x = 25,014.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,014.60/135.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.74

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