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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.31, 203.39 and 123.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.31, 203.39 and 123.35 is: 184.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.31 : 203.39 = 123.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.31/203.39 = 123.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.31x = 203.39 × 123.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.31x = 25,086.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,086.52/136.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.05

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