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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.30, 187.76 and 123.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.30, 187.76 and 123.34 is: 169.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.30 : 187.76 = 123.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.30/187.76 = 123.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.30x = 187.76 × 123.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.30x = 23,158.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,158.32/136.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.91

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