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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.56, 187.90 and 122.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.56, 187.90 and 122.60 is: 169.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.56 : 187.90 = 122.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.56/187.90 = 122.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.56x = 187.90 × 122.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.56x = 23,036.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,036.54/135.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.94

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