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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 203.40 and 123.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 203.40 and 123.96 is: 185.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 203.40 = 123.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/203.40 = 123.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 203.40 × 123.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 25,213.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,213.46/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.43

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