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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136, 203.61 and 123.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136, 203.61 and 123.18 is: 184.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136 : 203.61 = 123.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136/203.61 = 123.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136x = 203.61 × 123.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136x = 25,080.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,080.68/136
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.42

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