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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.64, 202.55 and 123.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.64, 202.55 and 123.40 is: 184.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.64 : 202.55 = 123.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.64/202.55 = 123.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.64x = 202.55 × 123.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.64x = 24,994.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,994.67/135.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.27

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