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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.36, 203.54 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.36, 203.54 and 123.32 is: 184.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.36 : 203.54 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.36/203.54 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.36x = 203.54 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.36x = 25,100.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,100.55/136.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.08

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