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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.17, 203.78 and 123.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.17, 203.78 and 123.93 is: 185.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.17 : 203.78 = 123.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.17/203.78 = 123.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.17x = 203.78 × 123.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.17x = 25,253.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,253.84/136.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.46

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