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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.27, 204.41 and 123.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.27, 204.41 and 123.31 is: 184.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.27 : 204.41 = 123.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.27/204.41 = 123.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.27x = 204.41 × 123.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.27x = 25,205.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,205.80/136.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.97

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