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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 135.98, 203.52 and 123.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 135.98, 203.52 and 123.68 is: 185.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    135.98 : 203.52 = 123.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    135.98/203.52 = 123.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    135.98x = 203.52 × 123.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    135.98x = 25,171.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,171.35/135.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.11

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