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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.66, 187.53 and 123.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.66, 187.53 and 123.66 is: 170.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.66 : 187.53 = 123.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.66/187.53 = 123.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.66x = 187.53 × 123.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.66x = 23,189.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,189.96/135.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.94

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