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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.90, 203.65 and 123.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.90, 203.65 and 123.75 is: 185.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.90 : 203.65 = 123.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.90/203.65 = 123.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.90x = 203.65 × 123.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.90x = 25,201.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,201.38/135.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.44

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