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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.97, 203.39 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.97, 203.39 and 123.31 is: 184.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.97 : 203.39 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.97/203.39 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.97x = 203.39 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.97x = 25,080.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,080.02/135.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.45

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