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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 136.42, 204.72 and 123.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 136.42, 204.72 and 123.64 is: 185.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    136.42 : 204.72 = 123.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    136.42/204.72 = 123.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    136.42x = 204.72 × 123.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    136.42x = 25,311.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,311.58/136.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.54

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